{"id":10437,"date":"2017-01-31T21:39:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T19:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=10437"},"modified":"2025-03-22T19:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T17:59:42","slug":"biggin-hill-heritage-hangar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/biggin-hill-heritage-hangar\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar<\/strong> is located at <strong>Biggin Hill Airport<\/strong>, which is in <strong>Kent<\/strong>, England. The <strong>Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar<\/strong> is home to a stunning collection of <strong>historic aircraft<\/strong> that represent key aircraft types from the <strong>Battle of Britain<\/strong> and beyond. Visitors can see <strong>fully restored Spitfires<\/strong>, <strong>Hurricanes<\/strong>, and other <strong>WWII-era aircraft<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">Hangar 204 Churchill Way<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">Biggin Hill<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">Bromley TN16 3BN<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flyaspitfire.com\/tours\/hangar-tour\/\">https:\/\/flyaspitfire.com\/tours\/hangar-tour\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:office@bigginhillheritagehangar.co.uk\">office@flyaspitfire.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">+44 1959 576767<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available on selected Weekdays and Weekends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tours usually start 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FlyASpitfire\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d159539.83843368152!2d-0.07165515906537673!3d51.33301489314863!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xed3f8b539ec2c1ae!2sBiggin+Hill+Heritage+Hangar!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1485977334519\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/biggin-hill-heritage-hangar\/hawker-hurricane-replica-p2921-gz-l-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12129\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hawker-Hurricane-replica-P2921-GZ-L-RAF-728x486.jpg\" alt=\"Hawker Hurricane (replica) P2921 GZ-L RAF, Biggin Hill\" class=\"wp-image-12129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hawker-Hurricane-replica-P2921-GZ-L-RAF-728x486.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hawker-Hurricane-replica-P2921-GZ-L-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hawker-Hurricane-replica-P2921-GZ-L-RAF-420x281.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hawker-Hurricane-replica-P2921-GZ-L-RAF-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hawker-Hurricane-replica-P2921-GZ-L-RAF.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hawker Hurricane (replica) P2921 GZ-L RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>N293FR\/47092<p><\/p>\n<p>G-CHTK\/P3886\/UF-K<\/p>\n<p>G-CIPB\/3579\/+14<\/p>\n<p>G-CMDK\/44-73877\/WD-C<\/p>\n<p>329854\/R-44<\/p>\n<p>G-CLIH\/P9372<\/p>\n<p>N601FF\/BR601\/SH-F<\/p>\n<p>BS410<\/p>\n<p>G-CGZU\/LZ842\/EF-F<\/p>\n<p>MJ627\/9G-Q<\/p>\n<p>MJ772<\/p>\n<p>G-AWGB\/TE308\/A58-606<\/p>\n<p>G-BRRA\/MK912\/SH-L<\/p>\n<p>MT818<\/p>\n<p>G-JNMA\/RM927<\/p>\n<p>G-DBKL\/RM694<\/p>\n<p>G-PBIX\/RW832\/WZ-RR<\/p>\n<p>G-PMNF\/TA805\/FX-M<\/p>\n<p>G-MXVI\/TE184\/9N-B<\/p><\/td><td>Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk<p><\/p>\n<p>Hawker Hurricane X<\/p>\n<p>Messerschmitt Bf 109 E4<\/p>\n<p>North American P-51D Mustang<\/p>\n<p>Piper L-4H Cub<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk I (Restoration\/rebuild)<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk IX (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/collings-foundation\/\">Collings Foundation<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire T.9 (Restoration\/rebuild)<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk IX (Restoration\/rebuild)<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire T.9<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire T.9<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire T.9<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk IXe (Accident damaged)<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire T.8<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire FR XIVe (Fuselage only)<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk XIV<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk XVIe<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk IXe<\/p>\n<p>Spitfire Mk XVIe<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aircraft Restoration and Preservation<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the key focuses of the Heritage Hangar is <strong>aircraft restoration<\/strong>. The hangar hosts an active workshop where <strong>vintage aircraft<\/strong> are <strong>restored<\/strong> to <strong>airworthy condition<\/strong>. Visitors may get a chance to observe <strong>restoration work<\/strong> in progress, learning about the techniques and challenges involved in bringing these historic aircraft back to life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Heritage Hangar often features detailed explanations of the <strong>restoration process<\/strong>, and guests can gain a deeper appreciation for the effort it takes to preserve these iconic machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commemorations and Special Events<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar<\/strong> is involved in commemorating important events, particularly around <strong>Battle of Britain Day<\/strong> (September 15th), when airmen and aircraft stationed at Biggin Hill played a pivotal role in defending the skies above Britain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The hangar often hosts <strong>airshows<\/strong>, <strong>flypasts<\/strong>, 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture Arjun Sarup<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is located at Biggin Hill Airport, which is in Kent, England. 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