The New Forest Airfields Education Centre, managed by the Friends of the New Forest Airfields (FONFA), is located in Bransgore, near Christchurch, UK. It serves as a hub for preserving and sharing the aviation history of the New Forest, which was home to several important World War II airfields. The centre is open to visitors for educational purposes, showcasing exhibits on local airfields such as Stoney Cross, Holmsley South, and Ibsley, among others.
Friends of the New Forest Airfields / New Forest Airfields Education Centre
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Admission fee
N.B. Please use the postcode BH23 8AU for SatNav insertion, which will take you to the Heatherstone Grange Estate entrance. DO NOT use their postal address to find them, in your car.
The centre, in Mosquito Way, covers the history of 12 airfields including Stoney Cross, Lymington, Ibsley, Hurn, Holmsley, Christchurch, Bisterne, Beaulieu and Calshot.
There are displays on local aviation history, including the Schneider Trophy races of the 1920s and 1930s. Model aircraft and more.
The museum houses a variety of artifacts, including photographs, model aircraft, and dioramas, along with original World War II items. Some of the highlights include information on the Schneider Trophy races of the 1920s and 1930s, and the stories of servicemen and women who were based at these airfields.
Photo FONFA