About this museum
Boxted flew Marauders, Mustangs and the 56th Fighter Group's Thunderbolts; the Nissen-hut museum holds a substantial B-26 fuselage section and monthly open days.
Listed inventory: 1 airframe.
Open days roughly monthly; private visits arrangeable by phone.
- “Super local museum about a hugely significant airfield.. You can book for a private tour or visit on Sundays. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable. Donations are voluntary.”— Robert Ross
Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer
Frequently asked
How much does Boxted Airfield Museum cost?
Entry is by donation. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Which aircraft can you see at Boxted Airfield Museum?
The listed collection includes Martin B-26C Marauder rear fuselage section (41-35253). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.
Does Boxted Airfield Museum have parking or a cafe?
Parking is recorded on site; no cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
Tick them off as you go. Identities are as held in the gazetteer survey — verify against the museum’s own labels if something has moved.
| Type | Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Martin B-26C Marauder rear fuselage section | 41-35253 |
Inventory last verified 2026-07-18: source 1 · source 2. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Langham Ln, Colchester CO4 5NW
- Phone
- 07503 952354
- Website
- www.boxted-airfield.com/
- Gazetteer
- EA-26 on the situation map