A visit to Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum is a museum collection of aircraft and aviation-related artefacts, located near the former RAF Bungay airfield in Flixton in the north of the English county of Suffolk.
First established in 1972 as the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Society,[1] the museum houses a varied array of over 60 complete or partial aircraft, including rarities such as the only complete de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.1 in private ownership, a flyable replica of the Colditz Cock escape glider, a Vickers Valetta VX580 C.2 and an FMA IA 58 Pucará that was captured by British forces during the Falklands War.[2]
In addition to the aircraft displayed, the museum also houses thematic collections devoted to subjects including the Royal Observer Corps, RAF Bomber Command, air-sea rescue and RAF Coastal Command.[3]
As well as preserving its existing collections, the museum and its members are actively involved in the exploration and study of aircraft crash sites – termed ‘wreckology’ – in East Anglia. The museum charges no entrance fee and is entirely funded by public donations, corporate sponsorship, and local and European government grants.
Entry to the Museum is free but donations are requested.
Please note this Tom's Tour is being held on a Saturday due to the restricted opening times operated by the Museum.
1) Do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or if you have been suffering with a cough and/or high temperature in the past 48 hours
2) Plan to wear or bring with you appropriate outer clothing and footwear for the conditions likely to be encountered during the shoot
3) Plan to bring refreshments with you if necessary
4) Health and safety guidance is available on the website
5) Check the website before leaving to attend the shoot for any last minute changes particularly if extreme weather conditions are forecast.
Reserved place for 1 NDPS member
6 available
Reservation allows ONE (1) member of NDPS to attend the event
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Reserved place for two NDPS members who share the same e-mail address
11 available
Reservation allows TWO (2) members of NDPS to attend the event
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Group ticket for 2 people |
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
The Street
Flixton
Bungay
NR35 1NZ