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

Service of Remembrance

Sunday 9th November 2025

Richard Mann - "Up in the Air"

Friday 5th December 2025

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News

Visit by John Des Jardin

John Howarth and Maggie Aggiss from MHAS recently hosted a visit by John Des Jardin and his wife, from Green Bay Wisconsin in the US, to undertake a ‘special pilgrimage’ visit to see where his late Uncle, James Des Jardin, was based in the Second World War.

In remembrance of Brian Gray

With great sadness, the Trustees and everyone in the Society send our condolences to the family and friends of Brian Gray, one of our long standing trustees and friends, who passed away recently.

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.

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