Well i have just got back from a few hours down there with a local youth group. It was my second visit one being when i was 11/12 (forcing my parents around these places) But i must ask everyone to drop in a take a look. Its not a big place and has no aircraft, tho 20 years down the line we could see something bigger. They only display about 20% of what they have and even thats alot to take in. Every room is full of the thing that grips people, personaly stories of day to day life at north weald and paints a fantastic picture.
I have now got a great link with my cadets and the museum which is fantastic and something we cant afford to throw away. So if ever your about on a sunday (or another other time by prior notice) around “the weald” do drop it for an hour. (then down the road for a quick 1/2 :D)
There not for profit and its a great friendly place.
Also they did mention of future events at north weald and the fact that they keep trying for airshows but the insurance money is to much, but all i can say is watch this space. They certainly seem keen to get bigger and better events and i shall support them 100% in there quest
Cheers guys
By: T-Bolt - 26th March 2010 at 22:52
We have artifacts commemorating 94 years of an active airfield which includes first, second world war and cold war activity of the RAF. As a side note, it may be worth noting that the first International Air Tattoo and the first aerial filming was held at North Weald, both which are mentioned and displayed in the museum.
We are also adjacent to an active former Battle of Britain airfield which houses many historic aircraft, including those from Kennet Aviation and Hangar 11 collection, to name but a couple.
The museum itself is the station office which includes the office used by Douglas Bader during his time as officer commanding, and by the RAF until the station closed, it was also used by the ATC until NWAMA took over when the ATC left.
The museum itself is a house of memories to the personnel from North Weald and the civilians in the surrounding district.
By: Runway06 - 26th March 2010 at 22:32
Apart from model aircraft what else do you have in there?
By: Denis - 15th September 2008 at 17:49
I Visited for the first time just a week or so ago. Great little place with many displays and exhibits. funny how the places right on your doorstep are amongst the last you get around to seeing!
By: Mark V - 15th September 2008 at 15:50
Which day(s) at the weekend do they open? I’ll try and drop by this weekend. Who can I expect to see to speak to?
I am pretty much certain I visited on a Saturday morning last summer but perhaps more lucky than anything as Sunday is indeed their main day. From their website: We are open on every Sunday from early April till the end of October – 12noon till 5pm, last entry 4pm. Depending on staff availability the museum tries to be open on a Saturday during the same period. Organized group visits are welcome at other times, by prior arrangement. Access to the airfield is restricted, although group tours can be arranged subject to sufficient notice and the airfield manager’s agreement.
Website: http://www.removablemedia.com/northweald/index.html
By: XH668 - 15th September 2008 at 14:59
Sundays at about 11-4ish im not to sure on the time but i drop in about 2 and theres always someone there.
Now the members of there group take it in turns so its a matter of luck, i have the email of the chairman if you want me to PM you and he will be able to give you a better answer.
Cheers
By: TempestV - 15th September 2008 at 14:56
Which day(s) at the weekend do they open? I’ll try and drop by this weekend. Who can I expect to see to speak to?
By: XH668 - 15th September 2008 at 14:53
Hello Paul
Is my Blue RAF bicycle still in the museum? I must admit to not having dropped in for a number of years. If they are interested, I have another relevant aircraft exhibit they may wish to display. Send me a pm/e-mail for details.
I did see a bicycle, weather it was blue i dont know.
I have good links with the chairman and he said they have soo much stuff that they are only taking things that are revelant to north weald at the moment.
Tho there are having a display change soon so depening on what it is you might be in with a shot.
CHeers
By: TempestV - 15th September 2008 at 14:48
^^^^^ seconded.It is only up the road to me and I have left it until late in life to visit this place and like you said it is small but very comprehensive.As far as I know they acquired a fair bit of stuff when Blake Hall closed a while back including the Merlin engine.I became a member there for the princely sum of £10 and now have access to the treasure trove of a library upstairs and to other activities involving the museum.
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly say that the staff are some of the warmest people I have met and have made me so welcome during my membership especially Bill Aitken who enrolled me and I take my hat off to them for all the hard work they have done fighting off the threat of the site being redeveloped by this moronic government and their obsession with building over everything…..but that is for another forum:D
Hello Paul
Is my Blue RAF bicycle still in the museum? I must admit to not having dropped in for a number of years. If they are interested, I have another relevant aircraft exhibit they may wish to display. Send me a pm/e-mail for details.
By: XH668 - 15th September 2008 at 14:43
Below is a link to a UKAR thread about the unvailing of a £12,000 memorial window to north weald. I had the pleasure of gettin a quick look friday night whilst waiting for the cadets.
Its stunning
see here: http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=951
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th September 2008 at 00:43
^^^^^ seconded.It is only up the road to me and I have left it until late in life to visit this place and like you said it is small but very comprehensive.As far as I know they acquired a fair bit of stuff when Blake Hall closed a while back including the Merlin engine.I became a member there for the princely sum of £10 and now have access to the treasure trove of a library upstairs and to other activities involving the museum.
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly say that the staff are some of the warmest people I have met and have made me so welcome during my membership especially Bill Aitken who enrolled me and I take my hat off to them for all the hard work they have done fighting off the threat of the site being redeveloped by this moronic government and their obsession with building over everything…..but that is for another forum:D
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