Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum This is the official page of the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum. The airfield closed in 1970 Ready to take off into history?

Located in a corner of the former RAF Tangmere, the airfield was famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958. Dive into the rich tapestry of aviation history at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, established on the historic RAF Tangmere airfield in 1982. From its beginnings in 1916 to its pivotal role as a front line fighter base during WW2 and the home of worl

d speed record-breaking aircraft in the post-war years, Tangmere has cemented its place in aviation lore. Explore an array of captivating exhibits, including Neville Duke's world record-breaking Hawker Hunter, authentic SOE equipment used in covert missions, and a full-sized replica of the Spitfire prototype. Sit in cockpits of some of the RAF's most iconic jets or try your hand in the Lightning flight simulator, giving you the chance to experience the thrill of flying. Discover the remarkable stories behind these historic aircraft and the brave individuals who flew them. With so much to offer, the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum promises an unforgettable journey through time for aviation enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

Thank you to everyone that came to Swing for Victory today. What an absolutely brilliant day it was!
31/05/2026

Thank you to everyone that came to Swing for Victory today. What an absolutely brilliant day it was!

31/05/2026

And we’re off!

31/05/2026

We’re getting ready for Swing for Victory. The weather is now looking good for the day, so come on down and enjoy the fun!

This beautiful Rolls Royce and Austin 7 Home Guard Van will be at our Swing for Victory show tomorrow. Come down and enj...
30/05/2026

This beautiful Rolls Royce and Austin 7 Home Guard Van will be at our Swing for Victory show tomorrow. Come down and enjoy the atmosphere from the 1940s.

The first of our exhibitiors have arrived on site in preparation for our Swing for Victory show on the 31st of May.
29/05/2026

The first of our exhibitiors have arrived on site in preparation for our Swing for Victory show on the 31st of May.

Bader is back! After having been removed during our Winter re-org, our Douglas Bader exhibition has been reinstated in a...
19/05/2026

Bader is back! After having been removed during our Winter re-org, our Douglas Bader exhibition has been reinstated in a new location. Love him or hate him, Bader played an important role in the Tangmere story, so it’s important to honour his legacy.

We are back again at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrating 90 years of HSL 102. Due to weather conditions we are in B...
10/05/2026

We are back again at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrating 90 years of HSL 102. Due to weather conditions we are in Boathouse 4. Come down, see us and say hello.

Tangmere Ted had a great time at Spitfires.com on a photoshoot with TCHI, which has been touring the country dressed as ...
09/05/2026

Tangmere Ted had a great time at Spitfires.com on a photoshoot with TCHI, which has been touring the country dressed as K5054 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire prototype. You can see the official R.J. Mitchell Memorial SPITFIRE Prototype K5054 at the museum. Thank you to Mark and Ben at Spitfires.com for making it possible and for Pete Marshall for the photography!

Ted has his own Instagram account

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Our external events team are set up at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for the weekend, celebrating 90 years of High Speed ...
09/05/2026

Our external events team are set up at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for the weekend, celebrating 90 years of High Speed Launch 102. Come down, see us and say hello.

Address

Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere Nr. Chichester
Chichester
PO202ES

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441243790090

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