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The official start of Meteorological Summer brought the usual blue skies and warm weather to Suffolk for our latest Open Day. Following a morning of aircraft maintenance and minor restoration tasks, we were very pleased to host a variety of … Continue reading →

Our Public Open day event in May 2025 allowed us to unveil a temporary tribute scheme on our Meteor. Read more about the day here….

A bright sunny April day saw our first public Open Day of 2025. We welcomed our visitors to the main Museum and across at the Hardened Aircraft Shelter to take advantage of the glorious sunny (but cold) conditions. Thanks go … Continue reading →

In March 2025 the front canopy of ex Wattisham based Phantom FGR2 XV494 returned for safe keeping at Wattisham Station Heritage. Read more about this generous donation here….

Sunday the 16th February 2025 saw the Laying Up of the Standards of two of Wattisham’s most iconic Squadrons. Click this link to read the report…

Timeline Events held a photoshoot in February for the Phantom, plus our other jets. A large number of photographers turned up for the event, more details of it are published here. Massive thanks to all the Museum volunteers who gave … Continue reading →

A chilly January morning visit to us by the Suffolk MVT is reported here.

70 years ago, a tragic accident over Suffolk during the Cold War is remembered here…..

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