The Museum ::
RAF & Yesteryears event :: 28th August 2010
It is planned to hold an RAF event at the Ruxley Manor Garden Centre near Sidcup in Kent, that will feature a mix of RAF veterans, ground displays, classic vehicles and other attractions. The event will be free to enter, though for a small fee, the veterans will be delighted to sign items as all proceeds will go towards Museum projects. More details about this event will follow when they become known.
(We are still looking for more participants - WWII re-enactor groups etc. - because the display area is quite substantial, so if you think you or an organisation/group you belong to would like to get involved, then please contact the Museum.)
The garden centre can be found on the Maidstone Road, Sidcup, Kent. DA14 5BQ. www.ruxley-manor.co.uk
The Shoreham Aircraft Museum was founded in 1978 by local enthusiasts, whose passion for the Battle of Britain period resulted in the establishment of a permanent display in 1988.
The Museum houses hundreds of aviation relics excavated by the group over many years from crashed British and German aircraft, as well as items which have been kindly donated. In addition, there is a fine collection of flying helmets, uniforms and insignia. This, along with a comprehensive display of Home Front memorabilia, ensures a visit to the museum is both enjoyable and educational.
Artefacts are carefully arranged to support items recovered from local 'digs' or local happenings and displays are refined or changed regularly, making a second visit all the more enjoyable.
The Museum has a charming tea room, serving home-made cakes and refreshments. There is also a gallery displaying a range of prints by renowned aviation artist Geoff Nutkins, one of the Museum's founders.
The Museum serves as a lasting tribute to all those airmen who fought in the skies over southern England during World War II.
All the proceeds are used for recovery and preservation of artefacts. Any remaining funds are donated to the RAF Guinea Pig Club, East Grinstead, a charitable organisation for severely burnt Allied airmen of Word War II, and one with which we are proud to have had a long association.