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Historic Croydon Airport

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Museum Tweets from world's oldest Control Tower in the U.K.'s first intercontinental airport. Birthplace of Air Traffic Control . Grade II* Listed building.

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Wait no more! Our next Open Day is scheduled for November 3rd! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. Book your spot now! ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4 #AviationGeek #AirportTour

Wait no more! Our next Open Day is scheduled for November 3rd! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. Book your spot now! ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4 #AviationGeek #AirportTour
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Breaking news! BBC rediscovers London’s first major international airport. Listen to our own Mike Thorn, chair of trustees, recently interviewed by the BBC. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Breaking news! BBC rediscovers London’s first major international airport. Listen to our own Mike Thorn, chair of trustees, recently interviewed by the BBC. 
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
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🚨 **New Tour Added for November 3 Open Day!** 🚨 Due to high demand, we've added another tour slot! Don’t miss out on this popular experience—secure your tickets now before they’re gone. 🎟️ Book here: ticketsource.co.uk/historic-croyd…

🚨 **New Tour Added for November 3 Open Day!** 🚨

Due to high demand, we've added another tour slot! Don’t miss out on this popular experience—secure your tickets now before they’re gone. 🎟️ 

Book here: ticketsource.co.uk/historic-croyd…
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In 1928, Josephine Baker made a whirlwind visit to Croydon Airport to attend a special charity performance in London organized by Dr. Gemma Romain. This event reflects her remarkable legacy as a performer, activist, and symbol of Black artistry in the early 20th century. ✈️✨

In 1928, Josephine Baker made a whirlwind visit to Croydon Airport to attend a special charity performance in London organized by Dr. Gemma Romain. This event reflects her remarkable legacy as a performer, activist, and symbol of Black artistry in the early 20th century. ✈️✨
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It's the last Open Day of 2024! Sunday, December 1 will be our last Open Day this year. Get your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟

It's the last Open Day of 2024! Sunday, December 1 will be our last Open Day this year. Get your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟
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⚡Hurry! The last few tickets for the final Open Day of 2024 are going quickly! 🛩️ Get your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4

⚡Hurry! The last few tickets for the final Open Day of 2024 are going quickly! 🛩️ Get your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4
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We are happy to announce our first Open Day of 2025! Sunday, January 5 will be our first Open Day of the New Year. Book your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tours of the Historic Croydon Airport ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4

We are happy to announce our first Open Day of 2025! Sunday, January 5 will be our first Open Day of the New Year. Book your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tours of the Historic Croydon Airport ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4
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Members of the Historic Croydon Airport Trust and local residents joined together today to recognise the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Christmas Eve air crash by a De Havilland DH 34, killing all eight people on board. At the time, it was the worst British air crash in history.

Members of the Historic Croydon Airport Trust and local residents joined together today to recognise the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Christmas Eve air crash by a De Havilland DH 34, killing all eight people on board. At the time, it was the worst British air crash in history.
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Family Drama: Baggage Edition Skip the real baggage drama and come see vintage luggage at the Historic Croydon Airport instead. No airport security queues, no overweight fees, just laughs and history. 👜✈️ #FamilyDayOut #HistoryAndHilarity ow.ly/oVAB50UxIYu

Family Drama: Baggage Edition
Skip the real baggage drama and come see vintage luggage at the Historic Croydon Airport instead. No airport security queues, no overweight fees, just laughs and history. 👜✈️
#FamilyDayOut #HistoryAndHilarity ow.ly/oVAB50UxIYu
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Sunday, February 2 will be our next Open Day. Book your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tours of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟 #ATCTour #AirportTour #airtrafficcontrol

Sunday, February 2 will be our next Open Day. Book your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tours of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟 #ATCTour #AirportTour #airtrafficcontrol
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Our Chair of Trustees, Mike Thorn, spoke at the London Borough of Sutton Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration this week. He shared the history of the Airport's involvement in the two World Wars and most importantly its involvement in welcoming refugees to the UK.

Our Chair of Trustees, Mike Thorn, spoke at the London Borough of Sutton Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration this week. He shared the history of the Airport's involvement in the two World Wars and most importantly its involvement in welcoming refugees to the UK.
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Tickets for our 2nd of March Open Day are now available. Book your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tours of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟

Tickets for our 2nd of March Open Day are now available. Book your tickets to one of our exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tours of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟
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Today, we are mourning the loss of group captain Paddy Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot. He was based at Croydon Airport, with 85 squadron from the 19th of August to the 3rd of September 1940. #BattleOfBritain #KentMuseum #CroydonAirport #WWIIHistory #AviationHeritage

Today, we are mourning the loss of group captain Paddy Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot. He was based at Croydon Airport, with 85 squadron from the 19th of August to the 3rd of September 1940. #BattleOfBritain #KentMuseum #CroydonAirport #WWIIHistory #AviationHeritage
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Step behind the scenes at the Historic Croydon Airport! ✈️ Join us on April 6th for a guided tour of the iconic control tower & air traffic control facilities. Tickets available now—don’t miss out! 🔗 ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4 #ATCTour #AirportTour #AirTrafficControl

Step behind the scenes at the Historic Croydon Airport! ✈️ Join us on April 6th for a guided tour of the iconic control tower & air traffic control facilities. Tickets available now—don’t miss out!

🔗 ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4

#ATCTour #AirportTour #AirTrafficControl
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✈️ Passionate about history or aviation? We're recruiting volunteer Trustees at Historic Croydon Airport Trust! Help lead a historic site into its next chapter. Strategic, hands-on roles—Croydon-based (some remote). 3-year term. 🔗ow.ly/tAc150VxvBK #Volunteering #Heritage

✈️ Passionate about history or aviation? We're recruiting volunteer Trustees at Historic Croydon Airport Trust! Help lead a historic site into its next chapter. Strategic, hands-on roles—Croydon-based (some remote). 3-year term.
🔗ow.ly/tAc150VxvBK
#Volunteering #Heritage
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🚨Breaking News! This May Bank Holiday, Historic Croydon Airport hosts "Amy 95" - a special weekend of activities celebrating 95 years since Amy Johnson's recording breaking flight to Australia. Tickets launching soon! Watch this space! 👀 🛩️ #AmyJohnson #CroydonAirport

🚨Breaking News! This May Bank Holiday, Historic Croydon Airport hosts "Amy 95" - a special weekend of activities celebrating 95 years since Amy Johnson's recording breaking flight to Australia. Tickets launching soon! Watch this space! 👀 🛩️  #AmyJohnson #CroydonAirport
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We're looking for local volunteers interested in aviation and local history to join us over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Volunteer at the Amy 95 weekender at Historic Croydon Airport. Gain skills in heritage and museums, visitor management, aviation plus more!

We're looking for local volunteers interested in aviation and local history to join us over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Volunteer at the Amy 95 weekender at Historic Croydon Airport. Gain skills in heritage and museums, visitor management, aviation plus more!
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BREAKING NEWS! Tickets now live! Book your tickets to the special Amy Johnson exhibition at Historic Croydon Airport, with limited tickets available for guided tours of the control tower & air traffic control facilities. Tickets available now! 🔗 ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4

BREAKING NEWS! Tickets now live! Book your tickets to the special Amy Johnson exhibition at Historic Croydon Airport, with limited tickets available for guided tours of the control tower & air traffic control facilities. Tickets available now!

🔗 ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4
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As part of the Amy 95 celebrations marking 95 years since Amy Johnson’s historic flight from Croydon to Australia, we will be hosting a thrilling Kid's Flight Mapping Workshop! The 45 minute session is ideal for children aged 7-11 years. Book here: ow.ly/Uf9x50VyBO1

As part of the Amy 95 celebrations marking 95 years since Amy Johnson’s historic flight from Croydon to Australia, we will be hosting a thrilling Kid's Flight Mapping Workshop!  

The 45 minute session is ideal for children aged 7-11 years.

Book here: ow.ly/Uf9x50VyBO1
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Join us for Amy 95 x Flying High Weekend, a celebration of 95 years since Amy Johnson’s historic solo flight to Australia 🗓 When: 3&4 May 2025 📍 Where: Croydon Airport + Aerodrome Hotel 🎟 Tickets: ow.ly/lRve50VGs9y Spaces are limited so book your ticket now

Join us for Amy 95 x Flying High Weekend, a celebration of 95 years since Amy Johnson’s historic solo flight to Australia

🗓 When: 3&4 May 2025 
📍 Where: Croydon Airport + Aerodrome Hotel 
🎟 Tickets: ow.ly/lRve50VGs9y  

Spaces are limited so book your ticket now