Time for some special thanks to local companies who have supported
the recent arrival of our Jaguar GR1 aircraft at the museum.

Our first massive thanks must go to John Mullen and all the team at Whyte Cargo Handlers Limited whose generosity and support with the Jaguar storage in the original Bellman Hangar which was built in 1939 followed by the heavy lift to allow the rebuilding of the Jaguar to take place before its relocation to our 1913 Burke’s Shed for display next to the Tornado GR4.

Without the support and generosity of local companies like Whyte Cargo Handlers Limited the museum could not continue to grow and expand into the major tourist attraction that it is becoming.

A statement from Whyte Cargo Handlers stated : "Whyte Cargo Handlers were delighted to assist in this operation especially as it's all for a great cause and run by enthusiastic volunteers". Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd

Jaguar lifted by Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd

August 2024 - The Big Cat has arrived !

And it's been worth the wait, the big cat has arrived and has joined our Tornado GR4 and Hawker Hunter F1 in hangar 1b.
The SEPECAT Jaguar GR1 has been expertly installed by the JARTS team and is ready for you to come and say hello.

Free Entry - Donations appreciated at the gate

Sea Dog Bamse

2024 marks 80 years since the passing of Sea Dog Bamse, whose statue stands at the harbour in Montrose looking across the North Sea to his home town of Honningsvåg. Join us on Friday 28th June to mark this anniversary as we welcome a special Norwegian contingent of visitors including members of the Royal Norwegian Navy Band, the Hafto family and the Mayor of Horten. Lord-Lieutenant for Angus, Mrs Patricia Sawers and Andrew Orr, author of the book "Sea Dog, Bamse" will also join us....we hope you will too. A musical concert at St Mary's & St Peters Church will follow in the afternoon, hosted by our Norwegian visitors. Again, all are welcome to attend.

15th June 2024 - Presentation of George Medal to the Museum

The museum was delighted to accept a George Medal from the family of the late Group Captain John Sim in a special presentation ceremony.

Family members had travelled far and wide for the event...from as far as Australia and the USA. The event was also attended by the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Patricia Sawers and Group Captain Andrew Tait, Honorary President of the museum. Piper, Mark Lumgair led the guests to the Robertson Building for the presentation where Stuart Archibald, Museum Chairman introduced Mr Andrew Sim, son of the recipient to say a few words and recount his father's story of bravery in defusing a 500kg bomb.

The Last Post was then played by Mark Buchanan of Forfar Instrumental Band. After the poignant "Flowers of The Forest", played by Mark Lumgair, the Lord Lieutenant accepted the medal on behalf of the museum and paid tribute to Sim's incredible act of courage. Group Captain Tait closed the ceremony with a short speech and gave thanks to the family. The museum would like to express its sincere thanks to the Sim family and all who attended the event.

March - A new arrival – S.E.5a (G-SEVA)

The team at Montrose Air Station Museum are proud to welcome our latest exhibit, a beautiful replica S.E.5a (7/8th scale). The aircraft, after many years of exciting flying, has now retired and will now be on permanent display at the museum. The fuselage is on show in the Butler Building minus its wings which are currently being restored by our volunteers. A special thank you to all the team at MGS Logistics Aberdeen for your professional and helpful assistance in moving our new acquisition to the Montrose Air Station Museum. Your support was greatly appreciated.

Time for some special thanks to local companies who have supported the recent arrival of our Jaguar GR1 aircraft at the museum.