The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is located at Biggin Hill Airport, which is in Kent, England. The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is home to a stunning collection of historic aircraft that represent key aircraft types from the Battle of Britain and beyond. Visitors can see fully restored Spitfires, Hurricanes, and other WWII-era aircraft.
Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
Hangar 204 Churchill Way
Biggin Hill
Bromley TN16 3BN
https://bigginhillheritagehangar.co.uk
office@bigginhillheritagehangar.co.uk
+44 1959 576767
Hangar tours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 & 14:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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G-CHTK/P3886/UF-K G-CIPB/3579/+14 G-CMDK/44-73877/WD-C 329854/R-44 G-CLIH/P9372 N601FF/BR601/SH-F BS410 G-CGZU/LZ842/EF-F MJ627/9G-Q MJ772 G-AWGB/TE308/A58-606 G-BRRA/MK912/SH-L MT818 G-JNMA/RM927 G-DBKL/RM694 G-PBIX/RW832/WZ-RR G-PMNF/TA805/FX-M G-MXVI/TE184/9N-B | Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk
Hawker Hurricane X Messerschmitt Bf 109 E4 North American P-51D Mustang Piper L-4H Cub Spitfire Mk I (Restoration/rebuild) Spitfire Mk IX (Collings Foundation) Spitfire T.9 (Restoration/rebuild) Spitfire Mk IX (Restoration/rebuild) Spitfire T.9 Spitfire T.9 Spitfire T.9 Spitfire Mk IXe (Accident damaged) Spitfire T.8 Spitfire FR XIVe (Fuselage only) Spitfire Mk XIV Spitfire Mk XVIe Spitfire Mk IXe Spitfire Mk XVIe |
Aircraft Restoration and Preservation:
- One of the key focuses of the Heritage Hangar is aircraft restoration. The hangar hosts an active workshop where vintage aircraft are restored to airworthy condition. Visitors may get a chance to observe restoration work in progress, learning about the techniques and challenges involved in bringing these historic aircraft back to life.
- The Heritage Hangar often features detailed explanations of the restoration process, and guests can gain a deeper appreciation for the effort it takes to preserve these iconic machines.
Commemorations and Special Events:
- The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is involved in commemorating important events, particularly around Battle of Britain Day (September 15th), when airmen and aircraft stationed at Biggin Hill played a pivotal role in defending the skies above Britain.
- The hangar often hosts airshows, flypasts, and special events where the public can see restored aircraft in action and meet veterans or experts who can provide insight into the history of the base.
Picture Arjun Sarup