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 aircraftcrash during
World War Two? - ever wanted to know
more? If so, then please contact the
Wings Museum Today!
WANTED
Any Items of WorldWar 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.
Member of the British Aviation
Preservation Council
WINGS MUSEUM
REGISTERED CHARITY
NO. 1117879
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: HomeFront, RAFFighterCommand, 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....
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 anyotherWW2memorabilia, we invite you to please
get in touch - We need your help!
A WW2 Barrage Balloon winch has recently been donated for display.
Can you help find this German Pilot's Grave?
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>
Unteroffizier Gerhard Rüger
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.
1s Lt. Melvin Kirby
A large quantity of wartime aircraft radios have been donated for display, our thanks go to the contributor for their kind donation.
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.
November saw delivery of the Wings Museum "Crew Bunker" a fancy name for a place to hang your hat & make a cuppa!
Wings Museum, Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Lane, Near Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6JT.
