Kent Battle of Britain Museum, Military aviation museum in Hawkinge, England
The Kent Battle of Britain Museum displays aircraft parts, uniforms, personal items, and documents from World War II aerial combat operations in 1940.
The museum, established in 1971 on a former Royal Air Force station, contains numerous artifacts recovered from crash sites during excavations in the 1960s.
The exhibits present personal stories and experiences of both Allied and Axis pilots through letters, photographs, and recovered personal belongings.
Visitors can access the museum from March through November, with guided tours available by appointment and parking facilities on the premises.
The collection includes over 700 crashed aircraft fragments and recovered German Luftwaffe items from the Battle of Britain period.
Location: Hawkinge
Inception: 1971
Address: Aerodrome Road, Nr. Folkestone CT18 7AG CT18 7AG
Website: http://kbobm.org
GPS coordinates: 51.11290,1.15180
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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