Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Key Facts
| Location: | Lasham Airfield, Hampshire |
| SatNav: | ? |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 10 |
What’s Here
The SWWAPS occupies a small museum housed in a wartime building. Indoor displays and exhibits tell the story of Lasham Airfield, and show items recovered from aircraft crash sites. Gliding activity at the airfield can be viewed from the car park.
Directions
In the north-east corner of Lasham Airfield, 6 miles north of Alton, Hampshire. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30 am to 5.00 pm (or dusk if first).
Admission:
Free.
Amenities:
Parking, Souvenir shop.
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| Hunter F.51 E-423 (photo, Allan Barley) | Prentice T.1 VR192 (photo, Allan Barley) |
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| Meteor F.8 WH291 (photo, Allan Barley) | Meteor NF.13 4X-FNA (photo, Allan Barley) |
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XK418 | Auster AOP.9 | XK418 | Complete | Displayed |
| ‘VH-FDT’ | de Havilland Australia Drover II | G-APXX | Complete | Displayed |
| WH291 | Gloster Meteor F.8 | WH291 | Complete | Displayed |
| 4X-FNA | Gloster Meteor NF.13 | 4X-FNA | Complete | Displayed |
| E-423 | Hawker Hunter F.51 | E-423 | Complete | Displayed |
| WV798 | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 | WV798 | Complete | Displayed |
| 22+35 | Lockheed F-104G Starfighter | 22+35 | Complete | Displayed |
| VR192 | Percival Prentice T.1 | G-APIT | Complete | Displayed |
| WF137 | Percival Sea Prince C.1 | WF137 | Complete | Displayed |
| XM833 | Westland Wessex HAS.3 | XM833 | Complete | Displayed |
More Information
Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society, Lasham Airfield, Alton, Hampshire. Tel: 02392 389944.
SWWAPS, Bob Coles, 8 Barracane Drive, Crowthorne, Berks, RG45 7NU. Website: Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society.
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| F-104G 22+35 (photo, Allan Barley) | Sea Hawk FGA.6 WV798 (photo, Allan Barley) |
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| Auster AOP.9 XK418 (photo, Allan Barley) | Wessex HAS.3 XM833 (photo, Allan Barley) |
Tags: Hampshire, Lasham, Museum
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27 March 2010 10:49 am | Last Updated 1 August 2010 9:16 am |
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By les smith, 5 August 2010 @ 8:57 am
we went here a few times, nice place, but it has gone now
we don`t know where?
By Prestwick Pioneer, 25 July 2011 @ 4:40 pm
Yup, all gone. I think the Drover is going to MAM at Salisbury Hall? I want to know if the Sea Prince was scrapped or not. I camped on the site last month, while working at Lasham. SWWAPS building still there.
By Pete, 20 August 2011 @ 9:40 pm
Cycled up to lasham todat form Guildford and fould all gone – disappointed. was everything scrapped or did the exhibits go anywhere??
By Bob, 3 September 2011 @ 4:51 pm
The exhibits were removed last year, they were dismantled piece by piece and scrapped i believe. taken away on large flatbed lorries. the buildings are still there, but you cant go in them.
By Eddie, 29 October 2011 @ 3:45 am
Sept 2010: WM366 (NF13) This is currently in storage having been moved from Lasham after the Second World War Aircraft preservation group closed its doors.
Sept 2010: WH291 (F8) This has been moved from Lasham and is in storage, it is one of the most complete F8′s in existence as it flew into Lasham before spending many years on display in less than ideal conditions.
By North East Aircraft Museum, 31 January 2012 @ 6:08 pm
Wessex HAS.3 XM833 is now located at the North East Aircraft Museum in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.