The Tangmere Military Aviation Museum opened in 1982 and is based at the now disused Tangmere Aerodrome. The RAF base was made famous by the exploits of Douglas Bader during the Battle of Britain. The museum covers the history of military aviation with special emphasis on the RAF in the years 1939 to 1945, a large collection of memorabilia, models and displays illustrate this period. There is also a memorial garden at the museum. After you visit the museum why not pop in the "Bader Arms" for a pint.

The Museum has four main halls:

• Tangmere Hall - The history of Tangmere from 1917 to 1970

• Middle Hall - RAF Regiment armaments, displays illustrating the famous "Dambusters Raid" and "Bouncing Bomb".

• Battle of Britain Hall - Events and air battles of 1940.

• Merston Hall - Display of aircraft such as the Hunter, Meteor and Hurricane.

If you would like to know more about Tangmere and its history visit;

http://www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/

SPOOK SPOT: There have been three sightings of ghosts at the museum. An airman in RAF uniform has been seen, and objects have mysteriously moved. Some believe the airman may have been shot down near the station and has returned to tell us something. Some locals also claim you can hear the engine of a lone fighter over the station during bad weather.