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Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre
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RAF Coningsby
Coningsby
LN4 4SY
Lincolnshire
England
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Collection details
Aviation, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Manual wheelchair access only, due to Health and Safety Regulations. Electric wheelchairs are prohibited. A wheelchair is also available from the Visitor Centre.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01526 344041
General information (Fax)
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01526 342330
E-mail
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bbmf@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website
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www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?catId=2690
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Open
Mon-Fri 1000-1700
Sat between 25 March-15 May
Please call for flying details
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Description
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operates a Lancaster, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks, and a Dakota. In 1986, under a unique arrangement between Lincolnshire County Council and the Royal Air Force, it became possible to view these historic aircraft at their base at RAF Coningsby.
These aircraft are no museum pieces - they are all still flying and can be seen at a variety of air shows in the summer months.
Since 1986, the Visitor Centre has welcomed over 300,000 people, all of whom have received a guided tour.
Many others visit to view the permanent gallery and temporary exhibitions, or to make purchases in our excellent shop. Visitors, who take a guided tour, have the rare opportunity to visit the flight on its home territory, where you can watch technicians who have learnt skills all but lost, working on these magnificent aircraft.
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Key artists and exhibits
a Lancaster, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks, and a Dakota
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending October 15 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending July 16 2006
RAF Teams Up With Motor Publisher For Spitfire Haynes Manual
VJ Day: The Forgotten War Remembered
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Trails
VE Day 60 Years: Battle For The Skies - The Air Force In World War Two
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General Information
Parking for coaches
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
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Children and Families
Picnic area
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Facilities
Picnic area
Refreshments
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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