Event Details

Stow Maries: Royal Flying Corps Living History

  • Sat 03 May 2025 to Sun 04 May 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

During the Great War, the Royal Flying Corps operated from Stow Maries. Come and get a feel for that time, with our Living Historians.

Don't you know there's a War on?


In its heyday, RFC Stow Maries - later, RAF Stow Maries - was a centre for early aviation and air defense, battling first Zeppelins and then fixed wing Heavy Bombers sent by Imperial Germany to attack England.

For all its operational life, until May 1919, its pilots and crew were airborne as much as they could be, protecting and patrolling the skies above Essex and the region.

Come along to learn all about what life was like for these intrepid sorts, their ground crew and the many other roles that worked so hard to keep the aircraft flying.

By meeting and chatting with our guests, the Lufberys RFC Living History Group, you can really immerse yourself in the dramatic history of Stow Maries!

Please note: this is NOT an air event.


Visitors that want to attend in WW1 period attire - please contact info@stowmaries.org.uk to qualify for reduced admission fees!

For just your standard admission fee, you get to enjoy all our historians have to show and tell, as well as our range of exciting exhibitions and tours.

This particular event will take only take on both Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May 2025, with advance ticket holders for Saturday 3rd May welcome to return on Sunday 4th May at no extra fee.

There are no Mess-Only admissions on Saturday 3rd or Sunday 4th May 2025.

Propeller Club Members can enjoy this event without any admission charge.

Image Credits: David Davies and Kevin Gribble

Location

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6RN

Click here to get Google Map directions to the site entrance from your location. See also: Directions by Road

Ticket Prices

  • Adult Admission 03/04 May(16yrs+): £ 12.00
    + £ 1.42 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 04 May 2025
  • Retired / Young Person (6-15yrs) 03/04 May: £ 9.00
    + £ 1.22 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 04 May 2025
  • Infant (0-5yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 8am on 04 May 2025
  • Group 03/04 May(2 x Adult+2 x Con/Young Person): £ 37.00
    + £ 3.16 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 04 May 2025

Other Upcoming Events

Wings and Wheels 2025

  • Sun 25 May 2025

  • 10AM - 4PM

The ever-popular Wings and Wheels is returning to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. This event ALWAYS sells out - so book early!

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Early Summer Fly-in

  • Sun 08 Jun 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

A chance for pilots and visitors to get together and enjoy the last few days of clear skies at our Museum.

Stow Maries: Royal Flying Corps Living History

  • Sun 15 Jun 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

During the Great War, the Royal Flying Corps operated from Stow Maries. Come and get a feel for that time, with our Living Historians.

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