Shoreham Aircraft Museum facts for kids
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The Shoreham Aircraft Museum is a special place in Shoreham, a village near Sevenoaks in Kent, England. It's on the edge of Greater London. Volunteers started this museum in 1978. It honors the brave airmen who fought in the skies over southern England during World War II.
The museum shows off many aviation items that the Shoreham Aircraft Preservation Society found over 30 years. These items come from crashed planes of both the RAF (British) and the Luftwaffe (German air force). You can see these relics along with personal stories from the people involved. The museum especially focuses on the Battle of Britain period.
Discovering Aircraft History
The museum has parts from many different types of aircraft. You can see recovered engine pieces from famous planes like:
Collections and Art
Beyond aircraft parts, the museum displays collections of flying helmets, uniforms, and badges. There are also items from the Home Front, which shows what life was like for people in Britain during the war. Many photos and other items have been given to the museum by former pilots and other individuals.
The museum also has a collection of original paintings and prints by a talented aviation artist named Geoff Nutkins. You can see more of his artwork at places like the RAF College in Cranwell, the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon, and the RAF Club in Piccadilly, London.
Visiting the Museum
When you visit, you can also enjoy a tearoom and garden. They serve delicious cream teas and homemade cakes. The museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays. This is from Easter until the end of October each year. The tearoom and garden are also open on Saturdays and are free to enter.
All people who are currently serving or have served in the military can enter the museum for free.
External links
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum official website: http://www.shoreham-aircraft-museum.co.uk/
