RAF Manston History Museum

15/10/2026

Our Modelfest event is right around the corner! There will be displays of all shapes and sizes!

What are you waiting for? Book your tickets online here: https://rafmanston.co.uk/events/model-fest-at-the-museum/

14/10/2026

Thank you to Carl from for helping move our replica Spitfire to our restoration hanger so our plane restoration team can do their magic.
The continued support from Neil Yates Recovery is outstanding and highly recommended by all here at RAF Manston History Museum.

Here are some images and a snippet of a timelapse of everyone helping to move the Spitfire from Monday!

12/10/2026

08/10/2026

This week, we’re taking a look at the history of air to air missiles!

Save XV232 by donating here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/save-nimrod-xv232-help-us-secure-her-future-2

XV232 joint operation news: https://xv232.com/project-update-a-new-opportunity-to-save-xv232-but-we-still-need-your-help/

01/10/2026

This week, we’re taking a look at the Lister Auto-Truck. The 3-wheel workhorse!

Want to know more about the museum? Want to book a visit online? Check out our website for more information! https://rafmanston.co.uk/

28/09/2026

Come down and enjoy a classic at the NAAFI Cafe.

See our webpage for details:
www.rafmanston.co.uk/naafi

24/09/2026

This week we’re taking a look at the evacuations of ww1 and 2!

Are you a group leader thinking about visiting the museum? Check out our website to see our group visit rates and get in touch to book a visit! https://rafmanston.co.uk/groups/

22/09/2026

Just over a month away from our next event... Model Fest at the Museum.
See the poster below for a selection of what is on at our event!

Optional pre-booking available via QR on poster or link below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/model-fest-at-the-museum--2026

17/09/2026

RAF Manston History Museum is pleased to be working with The Vinyl Biz, a small Kent-based business specialising in vinyl stickers and graphics.

In order to support us, please enter the code RAFMANSTON into the discount code section when you checkout! From your order, we will recieve 10% of the money you spent which will go towards restoring our aircraft and vehicles.

We would like to thank Phil and his team over at The Vinyl Biz for this collaboration.

For the full details please go to www.rafmanston.co.uk/home/the-vinyl-biz

thevinylbiz.co.uk/collections/plane-wall-stickers

17/09/2026

We’ve Received a message from the North Pole. Prepare for Santa’s arrival!

Santa will be setting up a grotto here at the museum on the 5th and 6th of December! Want to get your tickets early? Head on over to our website: https://rafmanston.co.uk/events/santa-at-the-museum/