RAF Snaith Museum
Museum | Goole | England | United Kingdom
RAF Snaith Museum visits
The RAF Snaith Museum is located in the former WAAF Officer's Mess and quarters of the Royal Air Force in Pollington, near Goole, England. It was founded by a group of volunteers to preserve the lives and stories of the men and women of the 150th and 51st Squadrons, as well as the Women's Land Army, who served there between 1941 and 1949.
Women's Land Army history
Collections and Exhibitions:
Exhibits about RAF Snaith
150th and 51st Squadron: The museum is dedicated to the two squadrons stationed at RAF Snaith during World War II. Artefacts, stories, and memorabilia are presented to document the lives and missions of the crew members.
World War II memorabilia
Women's Land Army: Another focus is on the Women's Land Army, an organization of women who worked in agriculture during the war. The museum tells their stories and honors their contribution to the war effort.
Military history in Pollington
General RAF History: In addition, there are exhibitions on the history of the RAF, specifically the 4th Group of the Bomber Command, and the role of RAF Snaith within this context.
Special Features:
The museum is located in a historic building that has been carefully restored to preserve the ambiance of the 1940s. It offers an authentic insight into the lives of military personnel and the Women's Land Army during World War II. Visitors can explore reconstructed bedrooms, exhibition spaces, and research areas that bring the historical environment to life.
