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Display Cases
WANTED
We are urgently seeking ANY glass display cases for use in the museum.
 
Sheet Metal Volunteers
WANTED
We are urgently seeking volunteers who are experienced in sheet metal to help with a static warbird restoration.
 
CAN YOU HELP?
Do you know or have you ever witness an aircraft crash during World War Two? - ever wanted to know more? If so, then please contact the Wings Museum Today!
 
WANTED
Any Items of World War Two Aviation Memorabilia. From aircraft parts, photographs, uniforms, flying equipment, logbooks, medals, paper work. We need your help.
 
WANTED
WW2 Casualty Groups - RAF, Army, Navy. We will ensure their names are not forgotten.
 
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Member of the British Aviation Preservation Council

WINGS MUSEUM
REGISTERED CHARITY
NO. 1117879
 
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OPEN EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY!
3rd MARCH to 27th OCTOBER 10am - 5pm
Welcome to Wings

WWII Remembrance Museum

The ideal family day out in Sussex come rain or shine!
 
 
School Bookings & Group Visits now being taken for 2012
E-mail: info@wingsmuseum.co.uk
 
Venue available for Vintage Vehicle Rallies & Military Events
E-mail: info@wingsmuseum.co.uk
 
The Wings Museum is a totally voluntary organization run by friendly dedicated volunteers and as such is a registered charity. The Museum is housed in a large "hangar" style building nr Balcombe, close to RAF Station Redhill which saw active service throughout World War Two.
 

Originally the Wings Museum was based at Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey but vacated in 2008 to a new location close to Balcombe in West Sussex (only a stones throw from Redhill). We are still very much dedicated to remembering and recording the history of Redhill Aerodrome. We have a dedicated display within the museum which includes original memorabilia associated to the station as well as a comprehensive collection of photographs and the book of remembrance which lists over 70 pilots who lost their lives flying from Redhill during World War Two. This research was undertaken by the Wings Museum. Read more>

We also display an abundance of original memorabilia representing a wealth of "display themes" including: Home Front, RAF Fighter Command, Blitz, Battle of Britain, RAF Bomber Command, US 8th Air Force, Luftwaffe, Russian Front, D-Day (the second front) and much much more. This includes aero engines, airframes, uniforms, equipment & medals.

The Wings Museum is a growing & very much active museum. Through the use of informative displays we aim to educate future generations of the sacrifices made by our gallant armed forces during World War Two in order to preserve the peace we all benefit from today. It is our goal to ensure that their memory is not lost through the passage of time and that their courage and spirit lives on to inspire us all.

We hope you enjoy the site & we look forward to seeing you soon!

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A quick guide to
what we do....
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We rescue items of our wartime heritage for future generations.
 
We restore and display original World War Two memorabilia & airframes.
 
We raise memorials to fallen airmen throughout Europe - on behalf of the families of WW2 aircrew.
 
We recover WW2 aircraft for museum display and preservation.
 
 
Volunteers Wanted - Can you help?
Be part of the friendly Wings Museum Team!
 
Can You Help?
If you have ANY information relating to Redhill Aerodrome or have any other WW2 memorabilia, we invite you to please get in touch - We need your help!
 
Read what our visitors have to say about the Wings Museum>
Other websites you may find of interest on the subject>
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Latest News:
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NEW displays added for 2012!

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A WW2 Barrage Balloon winch has recently been donated for display.

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Can you help find this German Pilot's Grave?

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An appeal has been instigated by the Wings Museum to try to find the final resting place of a German Pilot who was tragically killed during the Battle of Britain. Read more>
 
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Unteroffizier Gerhard Rüger
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Wartime pilot of the Wings Museum's Douglas A-26 cockpit has been located. 1st Lt. Melvin Kirby flew 10 missions in 43-22649 with the 391st Bomb Group 9th Army Air Force during World War Two. Restoration is nearly complete in the wheel bay with repair work progressing well on the canopy area.

 
Lt. Melvin Kirby 391st BG
1s Lt. Melvin Kirby
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A large quantity of wartime aircraft radios have been donated for display, our thanks go to the contributor for their kind donation.

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Junkers Jumo 211 Engine turned for the first time in 70 years! The Wings Museum Jumo engine restoration has reached an important stage & now that the strip down is complete we can soon begin refitting items back into the crank case. Don't forget we are always looking for experienced mechanics to get involved in the project.

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November saw delivery of the Wings Museum "Crew Bunker" a fancy name for a place to hang your hat & make a cuppa!

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Welcome to the Wings Aviation Museum - dedicated to the heroic airmen who fought for freedom during World War Two

Wings Museum, Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Lane, Near Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6JT.

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