steve ryan Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The Airborne Forces Museum in Browning Barracks Aldershot closes for good on Friday 21 December 2007 It is hoped that a small collection of some of the exhibits will be displayed at Duxford. There are just seven weeks left for you to view the most comprehensive collection of artefacts relating to the British Airborne Forces. When the museum closes the opportunity will be lost If you wish to visit I recommend you telephone first. 01252 349619. Whilst its not necessary on weekdays it is essential if you are considering visiting at the weekend. How to Find The Museum http://www.army.mod.uk/para/af_museum/how_to_find_us.htm'>http://www.army.mod.uk/para/af_museum/how_to_find_us.htm'>http://www.army.mod.uk/para/af_museum/how_to_find_us.htm The history of those who fought as part of Airborne Forces is realistically portrayed in their Museum in Aldershot. The Museum was officially opened in March 1969 by Field Marshall Montgomery. It traces the history of British Airborne Forces since their beginning in 1940 to the present day. With the help of weapons, equipment, dioramas and briefing models we tell the story of the many actions in which members of the Parachute Regiment and other Airborne soldiers took part; the early raids, D-Day, Arnhem, Rhine Crossing and the post-war campaigns such as the Falklands. The museum organises 3 lectures a year, usually related to Airborne topics. If you would like to be on our mailing list please contact the Museum. The Museum is located in Browning Barracks, Aldershot just off the A325 Farnborough – Farnham Road and easily recognised by the Dakota aeroplane in front of it. Opening times: 10.00 – 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm) Closed Sundays/Bank Holidays Admission £3.00 (Adults) £1.00 (Children/Senior Citizens) Saturday openings:- Groups by appointment £3.50 (Adults) £1.50 (Children/Senior Citizens) Please note the museum is located inside Browning Barracks. Upon arrival at the main gate you will be asked by the Guard to produce some form of photgraph identity/driving licence/PRA card. When requested, please assist the guard by producing some form of I.D. Failure to provide I.D. can lead to your entry being denied and ultimately a wasted journey. Please understand this action is in the interest of security and not a measure to obstruct visitors. LECTURE EVENING The Last Lecture at Aldershot will be Thursday 13 December 2007 Operation Barrass 10 September 2000 by Col Matthew Lowe MBE. To be held in The Central Lecture Hall, above the museum at 7.30pm. Tickets £8.50 each include drink and nibbles. For further information contact the museum. http://www.army.mod.uk/para/af_museum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 What a terrible shame. What is to happen to the exhibits that won't get displayed ever again? Will there be an opportunity to acquire anything? I particularly remember a Vigilant & a Malkara, but the most poignant exhibit I saw was not on official display. It was a homemade Israeli flame thrower for attacking British troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve ryan Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Duxford are desperately trying to raise £5m for the new Airborne Assault Museum Plans and info for the museum can be found here : http://www.army.mod.uk/para/airborne_assault_.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Duxford are desperately trying to raise £5m for the new Airborne Assault Museum Plans and info for the museum can be found here : http://www.army.mod.uk/para/airborne_assault_.htm Oh that's rather sobering, I was at school with the one on the right. He had bright ginger hair in those days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It is sad that after 38 years the Airborne forces museum is closing on fri.Dec 21st, for those who have not visited it yet ought to see this unique collection, where else can you see a Jeep on its original airdrop platform, how about giving it a good farewell by having an informal MV gathering there on Sat 15th Dec ? Who would be interested in attending ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve ryan Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hi Nick im up for this one maybe post it up on Future events and meetings steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve ryan Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hi Neil only just now have i seen your posting July 09 http://www.hmvf.co.uk/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=38&topic=4873.0 steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Anyone thinking of visiting the museum before it closes be aware it is NOT open saturday or sunday, open mon.-fri only unless by prior arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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