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Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum

Name: Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Address: Manston Road, Margate, CT125DF, GB
Telephone: +441843821940
Price range: £
Rating: 4.9

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Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum, Manston, Near Ramsgate in East Kent.
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The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum is situated on one of the very few surviving airfields which participated in the Battle of Britain. RAF Manston was the closest airfield to the enemy coast and bore the brunt of the early Luftwaffe air attacks in the long hot summer of 1940. Permanently housed at Manston are splendid restored examples of the two principal World War 2 fighter aircraft which served the Royal Air Force so well in so many areas of conflict both at home and overseas. You can now gain an insight into flying the Spitfire by booking a flight on our Spitfire Simulator! The Museum exists to educate the public about the vital role that these aircraft played during the Battle of Britain and throughout the Second World War. The Museum is largely staffed by volunteers and welcomes many visitors each year from all over the world. We provide a focal point for commemorations of and reflections on the sacrifices made during the Second World War. The Museum has been a part of the local community for forty years; providing free public access to this period of our history. We hope to continue to do this and give thanks to all those who support our mission. Full details about the Museum can be found on our website at: www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk

16/10/2026

🌟 Aviation Art at the Museum 🌟

We are very fortunate to have our 'Artist in residence' David Bryant here at the museum who is an absolute master of his craft. (Seen here back in the summer - having completed a pencil study of TB752's engine)

David is currently helping us sort and value a large collection of approximatley 100 multi signed Aviation prints that our trading arm has recently acquired to help in fundraising for the museum. Once processed by our volunteers, these will be available via our on site shop, however, if you are interested in a particular aircraft type please do drop us a message and we'll be happy to let you know if we have anything.

05/10/2026

If you would like to know more about this particular pilot or aircraft visit our friends at Spitfire PR IB N3069 - Remembering F/O Mervyn Wheatley

F/O MERVYN WHEATLEY - FIRST PDU LOSS
Mervyn was born today in Lewes, East Sussex in 1913. He would be the first RAF Reconnaissance loss of the Second World War, and indeed was the first Spitfire combat loss of the war. He is commemorated by our friends at the spitfiren3069

03/10/2026

🌟 UPDATE – BM Groundworks vehicle 🌟

We’re pleased to say that the transit tipper has now been removed from the museum car park.

The owner came in today, apologised for the situation and kindly made a donation to the museum.

We appreciate the apology and the donation, and we’re pleased that the matter has now been resolved amicably.

We have been made aware by the company that they have unfortunately received malicious communications following our previous post and we in no way condone or encourage this kind of behaviour.

24/09/2026

Volunteer Alan has started his training to become a Simulator Instructor. He will be following in the footsteps of his late father who flew the Hurricane II C, Spitfire Mk Vb and Spitfire IX operationally during the war.

Instructor Dennis will be completing Alan's training and is very pleased with his progress.

22/09/2026

Talk reminder 23rd September 2026 at 2PM: Tomorrow! Join museum volunteer and Author Peter Neale as he relates the story of the training and build- up to Operation Chastise at RAF Manston and nearby Reculver. This talk is a re run of Peter's hugely successful talk in May and has had more material added. It promises to be a very popular one!

15/09/2026

Today we marked Battle of Britain Day with our annual service, held in our Memorial Garden at the rear of the museum. This is organised in conjunction with Ramsgate RAFA. The service was conducted by Revd Ken who is an RAF Veteran with Some 32 years service behind him.

Our wreath was kindly laid by one of our volunteers, Martin.

Photos courtesy of Adrian Harris.

07/09/2026

Talk reminder: Wednesday 9th September 2PM

Retired Wing Commander, Mark Watson, will be joining us at the Museum to give an engaging talk about the air war during the Dhofar Rebellion.

Just £5 per head on the day.

Photo Cedit: RAF Museum

06/09/2026

Can you identify this item in the museum? Answers in the comments please.

Video courtesy of Dennis Jackson.

03/09/2026

Today marks the 87th anniversary of Britain's Declaration of war on Germany 3rd September 1939.

If you have any recollections or family stories from this day, please let us know in the comments.

Address

Manston Road
Margate
CT125DF

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441843821940

Website

http://www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk/

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