Lashenden Air Warfare Museum

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Lashenden Air Warfare Museum is welcoming visitors.

From Saturday 8th August the government have made it compulsory to wear a face mask when visiting a museum. Therefore you will need to wear a mask on entry to the museum. Should you forget to bring one with you or do not have one, you can purchase a disposable one from the admission booth for 20p

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One of the longest established aviation museums in the country, started by members of the Maidstone RAF Association. It is located at Headcorn Aerodrome which first used in 1927 for general aviation, and then as a wartime airfiled from 1943. The museum holds miscellaneous wartime exhibits and memorabilia. Aircraft including a VI Flying Bomb.

British, German and American aircraft engines are in the collection, including rare items that have been recovered from all over the world. The museum are also custodians for the RAF Ex Prisoner of War Association's collection of POW memorabillia. The museum holds over 200 uniforms and flying suits most of which have been donated with their owners full history.

Adults £3, Over 60's £1 and Children (5-16) £1 under 5's free.

Group visits welcome and at other times by arrangement.