Holiday History: The First World War

Discover the role East Fortune airfield played in the First World War this summer. With the outbreak of the First World War, the British Admiralty was tasked with establishing a series of home defence airfields. East Fortune was chosen due to its proximity to the North Sea. Monday to Thursday only.

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Admission
Cost: Included in museum admission.


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//sc000280?id=EVENT484406


Exhibitions and events

Fortunes of War at the National Museum of Flight Scotland

Event at National Museum of Flight until 01.01.2050 0:00

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