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Historic Croydon Airport

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Museum Tweets from world's oldest Control Tower in the U.K.'s first intercontinental airport. Birthplace of Air Traffic Control . Grade II* Listed building.

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Our loyal followers will be interested to hear a recent episode of Top Landing Gear, featuring Croydon Airport, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Past Chair of Trustees, Ian Walker, was interviewed by Top Landing Gear team. toplandinggear.com/page3.html

Our loyal followers will be interested to hear a recent episode of Top Landing Gear, featuring Croydon Airport, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Past Chair of Trustees, Ian Walker, was interviewed by Top Landing Gear team.
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Our next Open Day is on Sunday 7th April. We will continue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Imperial Airways which was formed on 31st March 1924. Please do book to guarantee entry as places are limited. ow.ly/4IZM50QX0x2

Our next Open Day is on Sunday 7th April. We will continue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Imperial Airways which was formed on 31st March 1924. Please do book to guarantee entry as places are limited. 
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Stop Press! We are pleased to announce a special Open Day on Sunday 14th April. Bookings will go live from 1pm on Monday 1st April using the following link. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4 If you have been keen to visit but have missed out so far, please do join us.

Stop Press! We are pleased to announce a special Open Day on Sunday 14th April. Bookings will go live from 1pm on Monday 1st April using the following link. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4
If you have been keen to visit but have missed out so far, please do join us.
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We had an outstanding Open Day on Sunday at Croydon Airport, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Imperial Airways. A big thank you to our 152 visitors and to the Civic Mayor of Croydon for joining us. #CroydonAirport #ImperialAirways

We had an outstanding Open Day on Sunday at Croydon Airport, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Imperial Airways. A big thank you to our 152 visitors and to the Civic Mayor of Croydon for joining us. #CroydonAirport #ImperialAirways
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Our next Open Day is on Sunday 5th May. We will celebrate the 94th anniversary of Amy Johnson departing Croydon Airport for Australia, feature special displays and sell copies of a brand new Amy Johnson book for children. Entry tickets can be booked at ow.ly/4IZM50QX0x2

Our next Open Day is on Sunday 5th May.  We will celebrate the 94th anniversary of Amy Johnson departing Croydon Airport for Australia, feature special displays and sell copies of a brand new Amy Johnson book for children. Entry tickets can be booked at ow.ly/4IZM50QX0x2
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As well as coming to our Open Day on 5th May , why not also book tickets for a special Amy Johnson children’s workshop. Tickets available separately at jennylockyer.co.uk/bookings #OpenDay #AmyJohnson #ChildrensWorkshop #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #CreativeLearning #FamilyEvent

As well as coming to our Open Day on 5th May , why not also book tickets for a special Amy Johnson children’s workshop. Tickets available separately at  jennylockyer.co.uk/bookings   #OpenDay #AmyJohnson #ChildrensWorkshop #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #CreativeLearning #FamilyEvent
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Celebrate the 94th anniversary of Amy Johnson's record breaking flight to Australia with us on May 5th at Croydon Airport. Our tour guides will regale you with stories of Croydon Airport as Britain’s first major international airport. Tickets at ow.ly/4IZM50QX0x2

Celebrate the 94th anniversary of Amy Johnson's record breaking flight to Australia with us on May 5th at Croydon Airport. Our tour guides will regale you with stories of Croydon Airport as Britain’s first major international airport. Tickets at ow.ly/4IZM50QX0x2
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Our June 2nd Open Day is now open for booking. We continue to celebrate the anniversaries of the birth of Imperial Airways AND of Amy Johnson's historic flight to Austrialia with special exhibits and merchandise. Hurry to book tickets here ow.ly/ZK3a50QjRKB!

Our June 2nd Open Day is now open for booking. We continue to celebrate the anniversaries of the birth of Imperial Airways AND of Amy Johnson's historic flight to Austrialia with special exhibits and merchandise.
Hurry to book tickets here ow.ly/ZK3a50QjRKB!
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Hurry! There is still time to book a ticket to our next Open Day on June 2nd! Follow this link to book your ticket on our ticketing platform ow.ly/ZK3a50QjRKB

Hurry! There is still time to book a ticket to our next Open Day on June 2nd! Follow this link to book your ticket on our ticketing platform ow.ly/ZK3a50QjRKB
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Hot on the heels of another successful Open Day last Sunday, we’ve received a mention in The Guardian as one of the 20 best small museums! Our next Open Day will be July 7th and tickets can be booked from June 23rd. Read the full story here: ow.ly/bSqV50S8GQx

Hot on the heels of another successful Open Day last Sunday, we’ve received a mention in The Guardian as one of the 20 best small museums! Our next Open Day will be July 7th and tickets can be booked from June 23rd.

Read the full story here: ow.ly/bSqV50S8GQx
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Our next Open Day is on Sunday 7th July. Hurry to book a guided tour by one of our expert volunteers as places are limited. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4

Our next Open Day is on Sunday 7th July. Hurry to book a guided tour by one of our expert volunteers as places are limited. 
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**🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉** Thank you to everyone who snagged tickets to our highly anticipated July 7th Open Day! We've officially SOLD OUT. **Next Event**: Stay tuned for announcements on our next Open Day event at the beginning of August. historiccroydonairport.org.uk

**🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉**

Thank you to everyone who snagged tickets to our highly anticipated July 7th Open Day! We've officially SOLD OUT. 
**Next Event**: Stay tuned for announcements on our next Open Day event at the beginning of August. historiccroydonairport.org.uk
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Amy Johnson was born this day in 1903 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. In 1930, Johnson achieved worldwide recognition when she became the first woman to fly solo from #CroydonAirport to Darwin, Australia.

Amy Johnson was born this day in 1903 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. In 1930, Johnson achieved worldwide recognition when she became the first woman to fly solo from #CroydonAirport to Darwin, Australia.
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“Taking off” from the previous success of the plane making workshops in partnership with #CroydonAirport and Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, is the second Fly Festival event! ​ Bookings here: jennylockyer.co.uk/bookings.

“Taking off” from the previous success of the plane making workshops in partnership with #CroydonAirport and Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, is the second Fly Festival event! ​

Bookings here: jennylockyer.co.uk/bookings.
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Thank you all who joined us last Sunday for our July Open Day. And thank you who have ever attended and took the time to rate us on TripAdvisor! Your feedback and reviews have helped us earn Trip Advisor's Travellers' Choice Award for 2024!

Thank you all who joined us last Sunday for our July Open Day. And thank you who have ever attended and took the time to rate us on TripAdvisor! Your feedback and reviews have helped us earn Trip Advisor's Travellers' Choice Award for 2024!
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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities at our very popular Open Day on August 4th! Spaces are limited, so book your spot now for an unforgettable experience! ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities at our very popular Open Day on August 4th! Spaces are limited, so book your spot now for an unforgettable experience!  ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟
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It’s here! Our next Open Day is scheduled for September 1st and tickets promise to go quickly! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. Book your spot now! ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4

It’s here! Our next Open Day is scheduled for September 1st and tickets promise to go quickly! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport control tower and air traffic control facilities. Book your spot now!  ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4
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To celebrate Battle of Britain day on 15 September we are having an extra day of our tours. Tours and displays will highlight the role Croydon Airport played during the Battle of Britain. Book your spot now! ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟 #ATCTour #AviationGeek #AirportTour

To celebrate Battle of Britain day on 15 September we are having an extra day of our tours.  Tours and displays will highlight the role Croydon Airport played during the Battle of Britain. Book your spot now! ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4✈️👨‍✈️🌟 #ATCTour #AviationGeek #AirportTour
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We have a limited number of tickets available to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on Sunday, September 15. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4���

We have a limited number of tickets available to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain on Sunday, September 15.

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the Historic Croydon Airport. ow.ly/xJJW50QX0x4���