Artefacts from RFC, RAF and USAAF, covering the period from the opening of Martlesham Heath in 1917 until closure in 1967, and embraces the period that the AA & EE were at Martlesham Heath.

Discover the fascinating and unusual story of the RAF Martlesham Heath Airfield, learn of its triumphs, disasters, and many aviation achievements, including the aircraft flight testing and development work it performed from 1915 to World War 2, and again after World War 2, up to the 1970s.

Learn of its role as a Battle of Britain Fighter Station, and as a base for US Army Air Force fighter Squadrons, which flew P-47 "Thunderbolts" and P-51 "Mustangs".

Marvel at the work that was done in conjunction with the "boffins" at RAF Bawdsey, the Flying Boat Station at Felixstowe, and the Armament Development facility at Orfordness.

Find out about the brave British and Americans who worked and fought (and some who died) while based here.

Admission is Free - donations are appreciated.

Visit the MHAS web site for more information, pictures, sound & video files!

 

Images from annual our open days

 

 

Martlesham Heath - the definitive history of RAF Station Martlesham Heath,
by Gordon Kinsey, President of the MHAS.

Open: Easter Sunday until 31st October, 2:00pm to 4:30pm.
For Group and Coach bookings outside these times 'phone 01473 624510 or 01473 435104.
Refreshments: Tea/Coffee from the NAAFI bar.

By car: turn off the A12 at the Tesco roundabout into Eagle Way, third right into Parkers Place, first left into road that leads up to the Museum Car Park. The Museum is located in an area off Deben Avenue. Plenty of parking space.

By Bus: Route 66 bus, ask driver to stop at FIRST bus stop in Eagle Way. Footpath on right goes to Museum.

Sorry but we have no disabled facilities - there is a stairway from the entrance to the museum,
which is on the first floor (second floor for Americans!)

The Chairman: Martyn Cook, martyn@mhas.freeserve.co.uk 
Vice Chairman: Robert Dunnett, R.Dunnett@btinternet.com
Newsletter editor: Alan Powell, alanpowell@tesco.net 

Please contact the museum before travelling, to confirm times and admission fees.