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Martlesham Heath Aviation Society

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society

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.

Who to contact

Name
Martyn Cook
Position
Chairman & Membership Secretary
Telephone
01473 614442
07969597604
Email
martyn.mhas@gmail.com
Website
http://www.mhas.org.uk
Address
4
Peel Yard
Martlesham Heath
IPSWICH
Suffolk
Postcode
IP5 3UL

Additional contact

Name
Howard King
Position
Publicity Secretary
Telephone
01473 274300
Email
howard.king1@outlook.com

Where to go

Name
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
Address
The Control Tower Museum
The Grove
Martlesham Heath
IPSWICH
Suffolk
Postcode
IP5 3UZ
View IP5 3UZ on a map
Area served
Mid Suffolk, Ipswich, East Suffolk, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, West Suffolk, All Suffolk, Kesgrave
Venue Email
control.tower@mhas.org.uk
Venue Website
http://mhas.org.uk
Parking available
Yes
Parking details
There is a car park which is suitable for coach but please contact to make arrangementses by prior arrangement.
Transport
Bus Route 66a - 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.  Drive through the gate and proceed SLOWLY down the driveway leading to the Control Tower Museum.

Our postal address however 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 4:30pm.
Time of day
Afternoon
Session Information
We can however arrange group visits at any time of the day or evening.

Other details

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
FREE ENTRY - Donations Gratefully Accepted
Cost Details
Entry is free but donations are most gratefully received.
Referral required?
No
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

Accreditation website
http://www.mhas.org.uk

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.  However because of the pandemic lock-down now being lifted, we are holding our first meeting on Friday 6th August 2021

Service users involved in planning
No

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