RAF Manston History Museum
Key Facts
| Location: | Manston Airfield, Kent |
| SatNav: | CT12 5DF |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 19 |
What’s Here
The RAF Manston History Society, which runs the museum, portrays in various displays the civil and military history of Manton since it was first opened in 1916. Located next door is the Hurricane and Spitfire Memorial Museum.
Directions
In the old RAF Manston MT (Motor Transport) building, beside the A253, west of Ramsgate, Kent. Adjacent to the Hurricane and Spitfire Memorial Building. From London heading towards Ramsgate on the A253, turn left at the Minster roundabout onto the B2048 and then next right onto the B2190. Carry straight on and the Museum will become visible on the right hand side. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
March to October: Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. November to February: Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Admission:
See official website for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
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| Wessex HU.5 XS482. (photo, Derek Hatch) | Whirlwind HAR.10 XJ727. (photo, Derek Hatch) |
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List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT205 | BAC Canberra B(I)6 (nose) | WT205 | Nose | Displayed |
| WP772 | De Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 | WP772 | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Fokker Dr.I Triplane | - | Reproduction | Displayed |
| ‘WD615′ | Gloster Meteor TT.20 | WD646 | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Gotha G.IV | - | Forward Fuselage | Displayed |
| XL190 | Handley Page Victor K.2 | XL190 | Nose | Displayed |
| XG226 | Hawker Hunter F.6A | XG226 | Nose | Displayed |
| XV352 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B | XV352 | Cockpit | Displayed |
| - | Huntair Pathdfinder | ? | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Nieuport 17 (repro) | - | Reproduction | Displayed |
| - | Nieuport 17 (repro) | - | Reproduction | Displayed |
| XZ106 | SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3A | XZ106 | Complete | Displayed |
| G-SSWP | Short 330 | G-SSWR | Complete | Displayed |
| ‘VM791′ | Slingsby Cadet TX.3 | ? | Complete | Displayed |
| XA231 | Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 | XA231 | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter | - | Reproduction | Displayed |
| XD857 | Vickers Valiant BK.1 | XD857 | Nose | Displayed |
| XS482 | Westland Wessex HU.5 | XS482 | Complete | Displayed |
| XN380 | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7* | XN380 | Complete | Displayed |
* For use in rebuild of XJ727.
Notes: Beagle Pup 150 cockpit HB-NAV has moved to an ATC unit in Dover, Blackburn Buccaneer S.1 nose XN928 has moved to an unknown location.
More Information
RAF Manston History Museum, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5DF. Tel: 01843 825224. Website: RAF Manston History Museum.
26 March 2010 5:28 pm | 
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