Welcome to the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society website.

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Mission Statement

The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and educating the public about the rich aviation history of Martlesham Heath. We are committed to:

  • Preservation: Safeguarding and maintaining historical aviation artifacts, documents, and the heritage site of Martlesham Heath.
  • Education: Providing informative and engaging programs, exhibitions, and resources to increase awareness and understanding of aviation history.
  • Community Engagement: Fostering a sense of community by hosting events, lectures, and activities that bring together aviation enthusiasts and the local population.
  • Inspiration: Honouring the pioneering spirit of past aviators to inspire future generations in the field of aviation.

Through these efforts, we aim to honour the legacy of Martlesham Heath's significant contributions to aviation and ensure its stories continue to inspire and educate.

 

We also run a programme of monthly talks and can provide guided visits. We're always looking for new members, volunteers and supporters.

Please come and visit us or get in contact!

MHAS recognise the contribution of many people and organisations in building and maintaining the Society.  Special thanks to those who allow us to use photographs including Richard E Flagg @UK Airfields, Ross Whitaker and Little Friends. 

Events

Control Tower Museum Opening 2025

Sunday 6th April - Sunday 26th October, 2025

MHAS Society Visit to the "Great War Huts"

Wednesday 13th August 2025

'MHAS Showcase Event' 2025 Open Day

Sunday 7th September 2025 11:00am — 4:30pm

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News

Restoration of the 356th FG Memorial

Towards in December 2024, the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society received an enquiry from the War Memorials Trust, asking if we owned, or knew of the owner of the USAAF 356th Group Memorial (the left one of the 3 in the photograph), located in Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, as they had received a letter of concern about the condition of the name plate, where some of the names are difficult to read.Since it was erected in 1946 on what was then the square within RAF Martlesham Heath, as can be expected, the condition of the memorial and the names on the metal plate, has deteriorated.

MHAS Table at the Anglia Business Exhibition 7th May

As part of the VE Day celebrations, MHAS Trustees Ian Lisseman and John Howarth were recently invited to attend the Anglia Business Exhibition locally to both provide an exhibit a well as being asked to give a Keynote Address to the 7.30am (so an early start!) Breakfast with some 50 East Anglia Businesses about the role of the RAF and USAAF at Martlesham Heath.Ian was then also invited to cut the ribbon for the formal opening.

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