MHAS Museum aims to keep alive the history and stories of this once famous and secret airfield, RAF Martlesham Heath (MH).
Between WW1 and WW2 RAF MH tested all new aeroplanes including civilian types under the title of the "Aeroplane & Armaments Experimental Establishment" (A.& A.E.E.)
Immediatly after the conclusion of WW2 RAF Martlesham Heath carried on, but now as a Research Station. "Blind Landing Unit" and "Bomb Ballistic Unit" were two important units stationed at RAF MH, remember this was now the age of the Jet engine and Atomic Bomb.
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Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
Who to contact
- Name
- Martyn Cook
- Position
- Chairman
- Telephone
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01473 614442
07969597604
- martyn.mhas@gmail.com
- Website
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http://www.mhas.org.uk
- Address
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4 Peel Yard
Martlesham Heath
IPSWICH
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP5 3UL
Additional contact
- Name
- Howard King
- Position
- Publicity Secretary
- Telephone
- 01473 274300
- howard.king1@outlook.com
Where to go
- Name
- Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
- Address
-
The Old Control Tower
The Grove
Martlesham Heath
IPSWICH
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP5 3UZ
- Area served
- Mid Suffolk, East Suffolk, Woodbridge, West Suffolk, West Ipswich
- Venue Email
- control.tower@mhas.org.uk
- Venue Website
- http://mhas.org.uk
- Parking details
- There is a car park which is suitable for coaches by prior arrangement.
- Transport
- Bus Route 66 - 3 minutes walk from the bus stop on Eagle Way - ask the driver.
- Restrictions to access
- The main part of the museum is on the 1st floor of the Control Tower. Whilst every effort will be made to get anyone in, people confined to a wheelchair could find it rather difficult depending on their degree of disability.
- Notes
The above address and post code will take you to the gate and the driveway leading to the Control Tower Museum...
However, our postal address is... The Old Control Tower, Deben Avenue, Martlesham, Ipswich. IP5 3QR
Days & Times
- Every Sunday afternoon from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October - 2:00pm until 5:00pm.
- Time of day
- Afternoon
- Session Information
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We can however arrange group visits at any time of the day or evening.
Other details
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type FREE ENTRY - Donations Gratefully Accepted - Cost Details
- Entry is free but, donations are most gratefully received.
- Referral required?
- Yes
- Referral and availability notes
For group visits please email Ian Lisseman Museum Manager... ilisseman@btinternet.com
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
- Notes
Monthly meetings take place on the 1st Friday of each month with the exception of August (mhas.org.uk for details).
These are held in the Community Hall, Old Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath (behind Tesco) stating at 7.30pm.
Members £3 non-members £4
- Last Updated
- 10/06/2019
Nursery provision
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
Other Details
- Aviation museums
- Military history