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As the Chairman of the Montrose Air Station Museum, may I take this opportunity to say the following.
At the completion of yet another hugely successful annual Fly In and Museum Open Weekend, I would like to acknowledge and thank all the museum volunteers who give their time freely and willingly to ensure that these public events are enjoyable and safe for our visitors.
Amongst our volunteers is our Station Songbird Laura Marie Boyd, who once again elevated our event to wonderful heights with her singing and her ability to engage with her audience.
Every single volunteer performs their duties without financial reward and with a smile on their face . . . . You are all the beating heart of our successful Museum.
I would also like to thank all our stall holders and food vendors who add so much to our events, and your support and presence help to make our events successful.
A special thanks goes to Alba Air Sports and all the support staff and pilots who thrilled many of our visitors with the unique experiences of flight and the joy of watching aircraft operating from an airfield site that goes back to 1913.
To each and every one of our volunteers, vendors, air crew and visitors . . . Thank you
The planning for our next annual event has already begun.
Onwards and Upwards. . . . Together! Stuart Archibald
Sea Dog Bamse - WWII Canine Hero
THE GOLD MEDAL & OTHER COLLECTIONS ARE IN THEIR NEW HOME!
The museum is proud to be their new custodians.
The Gold Medal was presented by members of the Hafto family from Moss, Norway, and was received on behalf of the people of Angus by Deputy Lieutenant Maj Gen Martin Smith.
Sea King XV642 Has Arrived
Joining our expanding collection of aircraft is Sea King XV642, the first to be built in the UK by Westland Helicopters in 1969. Later that year, it was displayed at the Le Bourget Paris Air Show and went on to become the first Westland Sea King to make a deck landing at sea. The Sea King is in temporary storage and not yet on permanent display.
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The Firebird has arisen and now resides at Montrose
the cockpit section of a McDonald Douglas Phantom FGR2 - XT903.
The airframe last flew with No 56 Fighter Squadron nicknamed the Firebirds
for their ability to always reappear regardless of the odds.
A special thank you to the team at RAF Museum Cosford and to SPH Plant Ltd for their
assistance in ensuring that this aircraft section made its way to a worthy home.
Also a special thanks to Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd for their continued heavy lift support locally.
We appreciate the generosity and support of our local business partners.
A Brief History
McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
Construction Number: 2592 Registration: XT903
Delivery to RAF November 1968.
Mainly assigned to 228 Squadron OCU.
1973-74 2 Squadron.
1980-82 23 Squadron.
1982-83 92 Squadron, Wildenrath.
1987 Major servicing at St Athan.
1988 OCU Leuchars.
1990 56 Squadron (The Firebirds), Wattisham.
1992 Returned to Leuchars after 56 disbanded.
2001 XT903 scrapped, cockpit section placed in storage at RAF Cosford Museum.
2025 Moved to its new home at Montrose Air Station Museum.
OUR NEW MEDALS ROOM IS OPEN
