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| What will you see in the New Museum? |
| For the first time you will see the Wings Museum re-open with phase 1 and phase 2. (Phase 1 was originally based at Redhill Aerodrome). The museum is BIGGER and BETTER than before and is approximately 8 x BIGGER! than the old museum! |
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| Grand Opening Latest News - Please see news section to left of this page. |
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| A quick guide to |
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| Memorabilia from the Battle of Britian, the Blitz and the Home Front, including the real Dad's Army. |
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| Items such as, uniforms, relics from RAF Bomber Command and the US Eigth Air Force all can be seen in our "Bomber Offensive" section |
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| Relics and items from RAF Fighter Command and the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) in our "Fighter Offensive" Section |
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| The unique and NEVER seen before "Ghosts of the Tundra: Read More> |
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| Read about a lost Hampden Bomber shot down over the Russian Front, read the Canadian Pilots story in his own words - see the bullet holes that brought the aircraft down! |
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| See artifacts from Hitlers V-Weapons, see relics from the "Doodle Bug" V1, see the engine from a V2 which fell to earth in Essex. Enter the "Dora" room - an emotional story from the Holocaust, see images and artwork about those envolved in the construction of Hitlers "Terror Weapons". |
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| See the unique exhibitoin "The Forgotten War" a look at the very last battles of World War Two. |
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| Walk inside the famous C-47 Dakota, experience what it was like to have been a paratrooper on D-Day. |
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| See genuine artifacts and equipment from the "Second Front" D-Day and beyond. |
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| See the "Redhill Story" a unique collection of photographs illustrating the history of Redhill Aerodrome. See the RAF Redhill "Book of Remembrance", read about the young men who failed to return from sweeps over Northern France. |
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| The Museum is about real people, it covers a variety of subjects and is dedicated to all those who fought and died in the second World War - they should never been forgotten! This unique museum is a must see! |
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| Grand Opening Dates: |
| Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st March 2010 - Make a date! |
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| Opening Times: |
| The museum will be open to the general public at 10am and doors will close at 5pm on both days. |
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| Addmission: |
| Non exhibitors: Adults £8, Conncessions £7, Children under 10 FREE - the museum is now bigger and better than before. Remember we are a registered charity, ALL proceeds will be ploughed back into the running of the museum. |
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| Address Details - Please note we have moved! |
| The museum is located next to Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Lane, RH17 6JT., just off High Beeches Lane near Balcombe in West Sussex. |
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| Directions - How to find us |
| The Wings Museum is set in mid-Sussex on the Sussex Weald, just off the A/M23, close to the M25 and within easy reach of London, the South East and the South Coast. We are located very close to High Beeches Gardens and Nursery and also Nymans Gardens is close by, both these venues are sign posted by Brown Tourist Signs, we recommend our visitors to use these signs as they will bring you very close to the museum. We recommend the use of "Google Maps" which will help you plan your route |
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| The most direct route to the museum is to exit either at Junction 10a or Junction 11 (the Pease Pottage Junction) off the M-23. The museum building is located geographically between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross. We are approximately 1 mile from the M-23 Motor Way. |
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| During open days we will place a banner on the front entrance to the museum and the RAF Ensign will also be flying. |
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| Below are two good websites recommended for additional directions: |
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| Google Maps will help you plan your route> |
| Also RAC Route Planner> |
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| Don't forget to tell
a friend!! |
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| Group bookings
by appointment more> |
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| Important visitor
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| Visitors enter at own risk.
Children must be kept under strict adult supervision
at all times, due to the nature of the material on display dogs are not allowed in the museum but can be tied up outside. |
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| Disabled Access: |
| Please note: if you are a disabled visitor then we are pleased to say that all of our displays are fully accessible by wheel chair or by a ramp, our museum staff will be able to assist you if you require help. We do not currently have disabled toilets. |
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