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{{Short description|Military museum in Castletown, Isle of Man}} |
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The '''Manx Aviation and Military Museum''' is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the military on the [[Isle of Man]]. Established in 2000, the museum is run by volunteers and features {{circa|9,000}} exhibits.<ref>{{cite news |title=Volunteer-run museum wins sculptor's praise |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c727133jxgyo |access-date=22 June 2024 |work=[[BBC]] |date=20 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Manx Aviation and Military Museum director made MBE |url=https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manx-aviation-and-military-museum-owner-made-mbe/ |website=[[Manx Radio]] |access-date=22 June 2024 |date=9 June 2019}}</ref> |
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The museum is located in [[Castletown, Isle of Man]] right next to [[Ronaldsway Airport]] to the south of the island on the main [[Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas]] - [[Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown]] road. |
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==The museum== |
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| ⚫ | The museum is located in [[Castletown, Isle of Man]] right next to [[Ronaldsway Airport]] to the south of the island on the main [[Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas]] - [[Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown]] road. It is open at the weekends throughout the year and every day from late May to the end of September. Visits at other times and guided tours can be arranged by appointment. Entry to the museum is free. The Museum was opened on [[Remembrance Day]] (11 November) 2000.<ref>[http://www.maps.org.im/about About the Manx Aviation Preservation Society]</ref> |
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On display amongst the many pieces of wartime memorabilia is one of only a handful of fully restored [[Morris Commercial Cars| |
On display amongst the many pieces of wartime memorabilia is one of only a handful of fully restored [[Morris Commercial Cars| |
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Morris-Commercial]] C9/B self-propelled [[Bofors 40 mm gun#British versions|Bofors 40 mm gun]]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/museum-brings-out-the-big-guns-1-1746063|title=Museum brings out the big guns|newspaper=Isle of Man Today|date=31 March 2010|accessdate=25 October 2013}}</ref> |
Morris-Commercial]] C9/B self-propelled [[Bofors 40 mm gun#British versions|Bofors 40 mm gun]]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/museum-brings-out-the-big-guns-1-1746063|title=Museum brings out the big guns|newspaper=Isle of Man Today|date=31 March 2010|accessdate=25 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022220918/http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/museum-brings-out-the-big-guns-1-1746063|archive-date=22 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Other displays cover Jurby and |
Other displays cover [[RAF Jurby]] and [[RAF Andreas]], the Isle of Man Home Guard, the history of [[Manx Airlines]] and a series of small exhibits called "One Man's War" which give brief details of the military service of named individuals in the RAF, Royal Navy and Army. One of these displays is dedicated to Polish pilot Stanislaw Podobinski of 303 Squadron, RAF, who died when his Spitfire crashed into high ground on the Isle of Man. |
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Since 2005 the [[Manx Regiment]] have displayed their exhibits here, after the Old Comrades Association closed their separate museum at [[Tromode]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitisleofman.com/placestovisit/museums/aviation.xml|title=Manx Aviation and Military Museum at Visit Isle of Man|accessdate=23 October 2013|archive-date=21 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021173754/http://www.visitisleofman.com/placestovisit/museums/aviation.xml|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=25 April 2005|title=Battle Lost over old Comrades' Museum|url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/battle-lost-over-old-comrades-museum-1-1738808|newspaper=Isle of Man Today|accessdate=25 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192312/http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/battle-lost-over-old-comrades-museum-1-1738808|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maps.org.im/regimental-museum|title=Museum of the Manx Regiment at Manx Aviation Preservation Society|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref> |
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Since 2005 the [[Manx Regiment]] have displayed their exhibits here, after the Old Comrades Association closed their separate museum at [[Tromode]]. |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitisleofman.com/placestovisit/museums/aviation.xml|title=Manx Aviation and Military Museum at Visit Isle of Man|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=25 April 2005|title=Battle Lost over old Comrades' Museum| |
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== See also == |
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url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/battle-lost-over-old-comrades-museum-1-1738808|newspaper=Isle of Man Today|accessdate=25 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maps.org.im/regimental-museum|title=Museum of the Manx Regiment at Manx Aviation Preservation Society|accessdate=23 October 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[List of museums in the Isle of Man]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== Further reading == |
== Further reading == |
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''Aircraft Wrecks : The walker's guide : Historic crash sites on the moors and mountains of the British isles'', {{ISBN|9781781594735}} (Chapter 7, Isle of Man) |
* ''Aircraft Wrecks : The walker's guide : Historic crash sites on the moors and mountains of the British isles'', {{ISBN|9781781594735}} (Chapter 7, Isle of Man) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Manx Military and Aviation Museum}} |
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* [http://www.maps.org.im/ The Manx Aviation Preservation Society website] |
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* [http://www.iomguide.com/aviationmilitarymuseum.php Isle of Man Guide website entry] |
* [http://www.iomguide.com/aviationmilitarymuseum.php Isle of Man Guide website entry] |
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{{British Aviation Museums}} |
{{British Aviation Museums}} |
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[[Category:Aviation in the Isle of Man]] |
[[Category:Aviation in the Isle of Man]] |
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[[Category:Military history of the Isle of Man]] |
[[Category:Military history of the Isle of Man]] |
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[[Category:Military aviation museums in the United Kingdom]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:16, 22 June 2024
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| Established | 2000 |
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| Coordinates | 54°05′00″N 4°38′15″W / 54.0834°N 4.6376°W |
| Type | Aviation museum |
| Website | www |
The Manx Aviation and Military Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the military on the Isle of Man. Established in 2000, the museum is run by volunteers and features c. 9,000 exhibits.[1][2]
The museum[edit]
The museum is located in Castletown, Isle of Man right next to Ronaldsway Airport to the south of the island on the main Douglas - Castletown road. It is open at the weekends throughout the year and every day from late May to the end of September. Visits at other times and guided tours can be arranged by appointment. Entry to the museum is free. The Museum was opened on Remembrance Day (11 November) 2000.[3]
On display amongst the many pieces of wartime memorabilia is one of only a handful of fully restored Morris-Commercial C9/B self-propelled Bofors 40 mm guns.[4]
Other displays cover RAF Jurby and RAF Andreas, the Isle of Man Home Guard, the history of Manx Airlines and a series of small exhibits called "One Man's War" which give brief details of the military service of named individuals in the RAF, Royal Navy and Army. One of these displays is dedicated to Polish pilot Stanislaw Podobinski of 303 Squadron, RAF, who died when his Spitfire crashed into high ground on the Isle of Man.
Since 2005 the Manx Regiment have displayed their exhibits here, after the Old Comrades Association closed their separate museum at Tromode.[5][6][7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Volunteer-run museum wins sculptor's praise". BBC. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Manx Aviation and Military Museum director made MBE". Manx Radio. 9 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ About the Manx Aviation Preservation Society
- ^ "Museum brings out the big guns". Isle of Man Today. 31 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Manx Aviation and Military Museum at Visit Isle of Man". Archived from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Battle Lost over old Comrades' Museum". Isle of Man Today. 25 April 2005. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Museum of the Manx Regiment at Manx Aviation Preservation Society". Retrieved 23 October 2013.
Further reading[edit]
- Aircraft Wrecks : The walker's guide : Historic crash sites on the moors and mountains of the British isles, ISBN 9781781594735 (Chapter 7, Isle of Man)
External links[edit]
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