Bottisham Airfield Museum

Bottisham Airfield Museum Cambridgeshire's innovative museum dedicated to the brave men and women who served at Bottisham
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A museum dedicated to telling the story of a busy WW2 airfield, its impact on the local community and its role in the fighter war both with the RAF and USAAF. The museum is open for the 2025 season on Sundays & Wednesdays starting 6th April 2025 until Remembrance Sunday.

25/05/2026

Laying the wreath for the 361st Fighter Group at British American Cemetery at Madingley.

08/05/2026

Classic Car, bike and military vehicle show this Sunday. Join us, admission for owners and a passenger is free, public admission is £10 for adults, kids are free.

If you like stories of courage, heroism and valor, or if you want something fun to do with the kids this weekend come an...
02/05/2026

If you like stories of courage, heroism and valor, or if you want something fun to do with the kids this weekend come and join us tomorrow Sunday or bank holiday Monday from 10.30am to 4pm.

The Flying Tractor Cafe will be open serving the most amazing freshly baked cakes, scones and sausage rolls.

Come and found out why we are rated as one Cambrideshire's leading attractions on TripAdvisor!

Sometimes history can throw up some funny coincidences! Many of you will of see my earlier post regarding fundraising to...
30/04/2026

Sometimes history can throw up some funny coincidences! Many of you will of see my earlier post regarding fundraising to try and purchase 1st Lieutenant Scott Naedele’s A2 jacket.

Just been researching Scott and he arrived at Stalag Luft III at Sagan on the 30th April 1944, of which today is the anniversary! He was in West camp, hut 161, room 9, the foundations of which are still extent! He was also on the Long March.

We have now agreed a purchase price of $1500 and need to raise another £500 to bring this jacket home.

Help required! Can you help us with a donation to help the museum purchase this original A2 jacket that would have been ...
30/04/2026

Help required! Can you help us with a donation to help the museum purchase this original A2 jacket that would have been worn in the museum buildings back in 1944?

The jacket belongs to First Lieutenant Scott Naedele who was shot down while flying his P47 Thunderbolt from Bottisham on April 18, 1944 and was held as a Prisoner of War.

The museum is now housed in the 375th FS buildings and Scott would have walked in them. It would be great to bring this jacket home!

It is currently listed on an auction site for $7500 but is open to offers and we be attempting to negotiate with the seller to agree a more reasonable valuation.

If you are able to help with a donation however large or small please leave a comment below. We can then contact you if the museum is successful in acquiring the jacket.

Address

Bottisham Airfield Museum, Wilbraham Road
Cambridge
CB259BU

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

07791971799

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