Shoreham Aircraft Museum

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The Shoreham Aircraft Museum is located in the village of Shoreham near Sevenoaks in Kent, England on the south-east edge of Greater London. It was founded by volunteers in 1978 and is dedicated to the airmen who fought in the skies over southern England during World War II.

The museum houses aviation relics excavated by the Shoreham Aircraft Preservation Society over 30 years. These relics come from crashed RAF and Luftwaffe aircraft and are displayed alongside personal accounts of those involved. A particular focus is the Battle of Britain period.

Many aircraft types are represented in the collection, including recovered engine examples from the following:

The museum has collections of flying helmets, uniforms, insignia and Home Front memorabilia, along with photos and other items which have been donated by ex-pilots and private individuals. The museum also holds a collection of original paintings and prints by aviation artist Geoff Nutkins. Other examples of his work can be seen at the RAF College, Cranwell, the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon and The RAF Club, Piccadilly, London.

The museum is open on Sundays from May until the end of September each year.