RAF Manston History Museum: Tour e Visite Guidate

The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.

Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.

By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.

After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.

1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.

Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.

By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.

After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.

1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.


Parti alla scoperta di RAF Manston History Museum

Prezzi trovati nelle ultime 48 ore. Clicca per visualizzare i prezzi aggiornati.
Holly House
Stone Court House
Gothic House

Luoghi di interesse da non perdere


Migliori offerte hotel

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
481 Margate Road Broadstairs England
Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster by IHG

3 out of 5
Tothill Street Minster Ramsgate England
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster by IHG
La Cappella.  Una proprietà di grande classe 2 classificata, perfetta per famiglie e gruppi.

La Cappella. Una proprietà di grande classe 2 classificata, perfetta per famiglie e gruppi.

Kent ENG
La Cappella. Una proprietà di grande classe 2 classificata, perfetta per famiglie e gruppi.
Well Cottage, una casa vacanza con una camera da letto indipendente tutto su un unico livello.

Well Cottage, una casa vacanza con una camera da letto indipendente tutto su un unico livello.

Kent ENG
Well Cottage, una casa vacanza con una camera da letto indipendente tutto su un unico livello.
Bella stalla convertita

Bella stalla convertita

Manston ENG
Bella stalla convertita
Cottage di Annie.  Un grazioso casale in stile casalingo di cioccolato con un sacco di carattere.

Cottage di Annie. Un grazioso casale in stile casalingo di cioccolato con un sacco di carattere.

Kent ENG
Cottage di Annie. Un grazioso casale in stile casalingo di cioccolato con un sacco di carattere.
Premier Inn Ramsgate - Manston Airport

Premier Inn Ramsgate - Manston Airport

3 out of 5
Tothill Street Ramsgate England
Premier Inn Ramsgate - Manston Airport
The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel

3 out of 5
66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate England
The Royal Oak Hotel
The Hussar

The Hussar

4 out of 5
219 Canterbury Road Margate England
The Hussar
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.