Starlight Paranormal

02/09/2024

🌟FINAL 10 TICKETS REMAINING ALREADY - SELLING FAST SO BE QUICK🌟
🌟SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER🌟
👻GHOST HUNT AT THE HUGELY ACTIVE RAF MANSTON HISTORY MUSEUM👻
Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at - RAF Manston History Museum, located at the former RAF Manston. This location has many reports of some very strange happenings… smells… sounds… and things that move or go missing with no other logical explanation !!. With so much history surrounding this location, lots of items within the museum have interesting and also some violent pasts… definitely a night not to miss !!. This venue never disappoints !!.
Do you have what it takes to join us when the lights go out ??

If the answers yes and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigation - come along and join us !!
Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !! Spaces are very limited for this location and it’s a location that ALWAYS sells out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

History:
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.
Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.
By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.
After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.
1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
The first jet fighters arrived at Manston, to attack the flying bombs (1944's version of the cruise missile). The longest and widest runway in Southern England was built to allow badly damaged aircraft returning from Europe a safe haven, with the Fido fog dispersal system to allow landings in any weather.
In 1950 the Americans arrived and stayed for eight years.
In 1960 Manston returned to the RAF as a major diversionary airfield for aircraft in trouble. The fire school was formed to train RAF firemen in everything from aircraft fires to rescuing car crash victims. Civil aviation companies arrived and took 700,000 people on their first foreign holidays in one year.
In the mid 1960's the first air-sea-rescue helicopters arrived, and rescued many more holidaymakers than airmen. The air experience squadron arrived with their Chipmunk aircraft to give many an air cadet their first flight.
1969: The RAF helicopters left and a civilian company took over.
1974: The RAF air sea rescue helicopters returned. At the same time two of the prototype bouncing bombs were recovered from the beach at Reculver. The team who achieved the first man-powered flight across the English Channel carried out trials here. The next year another team did it using solar power.
1980, and after a 40 year wait, new houses were built for married and single personnel. In January 1982, 25 civil airlines were diverted to Manston.
1981: Ash radar station was rebuilt, and with the expansion of the Fire Training School, Manston was going through one of its busy periods.
1982 saw many aid flights to Africa and other war torn parts of the world.
1988: Manston held its first air show since the 1950's. 1996: It was decided that RAF Ash should be closed down, due to the end of the cold war.
1999: The closure of RAF Manston was announced, so after 80 years the RAF were leaving.

PRICE -
£30 per person
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit with the remaining £20 then payable by 21st September 2024

DATE & TIMES -
5th OCTOBER 2024
7:30pm - 12am Midnight (arrival time 7pm)

GETTING THERE -
RAF Manston History Museum
Manston Road
Manston
CT12 5DF

Parking is available on site - on the Taxiway adjacent to the museum. Guests must not park in the car park between the 2 museums.

YOUR HOST -
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY

02/09/2024

🌟FINAL 4 TICKETS NOW🌟
👻🎃HALLOWEEN GHOST HUNT🎃👻
🌟FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER🌟
👻GHOST HUNT AT THE VERY ACTIVE WHITSTABLE CASTLE👻 👻TICKETS ON SALE NOW👻
🌟BUY 1 TICKET FOR £30 PER PERSON - OR - BUY 2 OR MORE TICKETS & PAY £25 PER PERSON (when booked at the same time)🌟 🌟£10 DEPOSIT PER PERSON🌟

Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at Whitstable Castle. This location has many, many reports of some very strange happenings.. sightings.. sounds.. smells.. and things that move with no other logical explanation !!. With a long history surrounding this location, this is definitely a night not to miss !! You won’t be disappointed !!. Do you have what it takes to join us after dark & when the lights go out ??

If the answers “yes” and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigating - come along and join us !!. Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !!. Spaces are very limited for this location and will sell out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

HISTORY -
Whitstable Castle, Whitstable, Kent was built from copperas works in 1790 and this formed the Octagonal Tower. The black tar of the works can still be seen on the walls. The Pearson’s home was known as The Manor House and little is known about its layout except that in 1798 the chimney to the tower was taken down and a staircase put in its place. The family spent every summer at the house, from their Greenwich based home. Charles Pearson died in 1828. His son Charles Pearson Junior, born in 1786, inherited the estate and carried on using the house as a summer residence. The Tower fell into neglect and he sold it to his cousin by marriage Wynn Ellis. Wynn Ellis had the most significant impact and made the greatest contribution towards shaping the building and its grounds. In 1897 Tankerton Castle, as it was now known, was sold to Thomas Adams. He added a billiard room to the North of the original tower. This provided a good room with feature fireplace on the ground floor with servants’ quarters upstairs but obstructed the fine sea views of Whitstable Bay. Later this became the Council Chamber. In 1921 the Castle passed into the hands of Mr Albert Mallandain. A paper manufacturer, he and his wife used it as a summer residence. Changes were made in the building, with a fine new staircase and extensive additional oak panelling to match original designs. The Whitstable Urban District Council, despite some opposition, bought the Castle for the town in 1935. Following the local government re-organisation in 1972, the Castle remained empty until 1975 when at the instigation of The Whitstable Society the "Castle Centre Association" was created with the aim of using The Castle for the benefit of the people of Whitstable. In 2004 a new committee with its first Castle Co-ordinator began a complete interior upgrade and Weddings and Civil Ceremonies could commence. This brought in much needed income to regenerate the Castle and enable it to return to its original role as a venue for family celebrations, major local events and community activities. A heritage Lottery Grant enabled a new Trust to be formed in 2008 to take over the running of the Castle and Gardens.

PRICE -
£30 Per Person or £25 Per Person when buying 2 or more (when booked at the same time)
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit with the remaining balance then payable by 11th October 2024

DATE & TIMES -
25th OCTOBER 2024
7:30pm - 12am Midnight (arrival time 7pm)

GETTING THERE -
Whitstable Castle
Tower Hill
Whitstable
CT5 2BW

YOUR HOST -
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY

02/09/2024

🌟NEW DATE🌟TICKETS ON SALE NOW🌟
🌟SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER🌟
👻GHOST HUNT AT THE HUGELY ACTIVE RAF MANSTON HISTORY MUSEUM👻
Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at - RAF Manston History Museum, located at the former RAF Manston. This location has many reports of some very strange happenings… smells… sounds… and things that move or go missing with no other logical explanation !!. With so much history surrounding this location, lots of items within the museum have interesting and also some violent pasts… definitely a night not to miss !!. This venue never disappoints !!.
Do you have what it takes to join us when the lights go out ??

If the answers yes and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigation - come along and join us !!
Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !! Spaces are very limited for this location and it’s a location that ALWAYS sells out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

History:
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.
Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.
By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.
After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.
1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
The first jet fighters arrived at Manston, to attack the flying bombs (1944's version of the cruise missile). The longest and widest runway in Southern England was built to allow badly damaged aircraft returning from Europe a safe haven, with the Fido fog dispersal system to allow landings in any weather.
In 1950 the Americans arrived and stayed for eight years.
In 1960 Manston returned to the RAF as a major diversionary airfield for aircraft in trouble. The fire school was formed to train RAF firemen in everything from aircraft fires to rescuing car crash victims. Civil aviation companies arrived and took 700,000 people on their first foreign holidays in one year.
In the mid 1960's the first air-sea-rescue helicopters arrived, and rescued many more holidaymakers than airmen. The air experience squadron arrived with their Chipmunk aircraft to give many an air cadet their first flight.
1969: The RAF helicopters left and a civilian company took over.
1974: The RAF air sea rescue helicopters returned. At the same time two of the prototype bouncing bombs were recovered from the beach at Reculver. The team who achieved the first man-powered flight across the English Channel carried out trials here. The next year another team did it using solar power.
1980, and after a 40 year wait, new houses were built for married and single personnel. In January 1982, 25 civil airlines were diverted to Manston.
1981: Ash radar station was rebuilt, and with the expansion of the Fire Training School, Manston was going through one of its busy periods.
1982 saw many aid flights to Africa and other war torn parts of the world.
1988: Manston held its first air show since the 1950's. 1996: It was decided that RAF Ash should be closed down, due to the end of the cold war.
1999: The closure of RAF Manston was announced, so after 80 years the RAF were leaving.

PRICE -
£30 per person
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit with the remaining £20 then payable by 21st September 2024

DATE & TIMES -
5th OCTOBER 2024
7:30pm - 12am Midnight (arrival time 7pm)

GETTING THERE -
RAF Manston History Museum
Manston Road
Manston
CT12 5DF

Parking is available on site - on the Taxiway adjacent to the museum. Guests must not park in the car park between the 2 museums.

YOUR HOST -
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY

02/09/2024

🌟FINAL 8 TICKETS REMAINING NOW🌟
👻🎃HALLOWEEN GHOST HUNT🎃👻
🌟FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER🌟
👻GHOST HUNT AT THE VERY ACTIVE WHITSTABLE CASTLE👻 👻TICKETS ON SALE NOW👻
🌟BUY 1 TICKET FOR £30 PER PERSON - OR - BUY 2 OR MORE TICKETS & PAY £25 PER PERSON (when booked at the same time)🌟 🌟£10 DEPOSIT PER PERSON🌟

Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at Whitstable Castle. This location has many, many reports of some very strange happenings.. sightings.. sounds.. smells.. and things that move with no other logical explanation !!. With a long history surrounding this location, this is definitely a night not to miss !! You won’t be disappointed !!. Do you have what it takes to join us after dark & when the lights go out ??

If the answers “yes” and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigating - come along and join us !!. Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !!. Spaces are very limited for this location and will sell out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

HISTORY -
Whitstable Castle, Whitstable, Kent was built from copperas works in 1790 and this formed the Octagonal Tower. The black tar of the works can still be seen on the walls. The Pearson’s home was known as The Manor House and little is known about its layout except that in 1798 the chimney to the tower was taken down and a staircase put in its place. The family spent every summer at the house, from their Greenwich based home. Charles Pearson died in 1828. His son Charles Pearson Junior, born in 1786, inherited the estate and carried on using the house as a summer residence. The Tower fell into neglect and he sold it to his cousin by marriage Wynn Ellis. Wynn Ellis had the most significant impact and made the greatest contribution towards shaping the building and its grounds. In 1897 Tankerton Castle, as it was now known, was sold to Thomas Adams. He added a billiard room to the North of the original tower. This provided a good room with feature fireplace on the ground floor with servants’ quarters upstairs but obstructed the fine sea views of Whitstable Bay. Later this became the Council Chamber. In 1921 the Castle passed into the hands of Mr Albert Mallandain. A paper manufacturer, he and his wife used it as a summer residence. Changes were made in the building, with a fine new staircase and extensive additional oak panelling to match original designs. The Whitstable Urban District Council, despite some opposition, bought the Castle for the town in 1935. Following the local government re-organisation in 1972, the Castle remained empty until 1975 when at the instigation of The Whitstable Society the "Castle Centre Association" was created with the aim of using The Castle for the benefit of the people of Whitstable. In 2004 a new committee with its first Castle Co-ordinator began a complete interior upgrade and Weddings and Civil Ceremonies could commence. This brought in much needed income to regenerate the Castle and enable it to return to its original role as a venue for family celebrations, major local events and community activities. A heritage Lottery Grant enabled a new Trust to be formed in 2008 to take over the running of the Castle and Gardens.

PRICE -
£30 Per Person or £25 Per Person when buying 2 or more (when booked at the same time)
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit with the remaining balance then payable by 11th October 2024

DATE & TIMES -
25th OCTOBER 2024
7:30pm - 12am Midnight (arrival time 7pm)

GETTING THERE -
Whitstable Castle
Tower Hill
Whitstable
CT5 2BW

YOUR HOST -
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY

01/09/2024

Extra Special Massive shout out to all our fantastic Guests who joined us at RAF Manston History Museum last night ! What an incredible and eventful night we all had .. activity was off the charts !! Guests all worked extremely hard and Spirit returned that with making their presence known with some fantastic evidence. Thank you also to all Crew & Shadows for working so hard last night and to the wonderful museum staff who were so amazing and accommodating to my team & guests. Special thanks to the Team, the Guests and the Museum Staff who were all amazing last night and worked so hard together in some very unusual situations throughout the evening, the patience and understanding shown by the wonderful Guests, the concern and help from the Museum Staff, and the quick thinking and 💯 Teamwork of the Crew… all made the eventful situations so much easier to approach as we faced them !! Much love to you all 🌟👻

31/08/2024

Tonight sees us head to RAF Manston History Museum, for what, I’m sure, will be a fantastic night of Ghost Hunting !! Having investigated this location before it’s definitely one that always delivers !! My team and I are very much looking forward to welcoming those of you coming along tonight and to investigating with you all !! 🌟👻

26/08/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Julie Baker, Rikki Bhafc Maykels, Corliss Curran

23/08/2024

🌟COMPETITION RESULTS🌟
WINNER - Mel Janes
RUNNER UP - Danielle Sharpe

Huge WELL DONE to Mel & Danielle 👏🏻. Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter - Please keep your eyes peeled for further competitions and some more great prizes to be won 🌟👻

22/08/2024

🌟REVISED DATE🌟
🌟SATURDAY 17th MAY 2025🌟
👻GHOST HUNT AT THE EXTREMELY ACTIVE FORT BURGOYNE👻 👻TICKETS ON SALE NOW👻
🌟BUY 1 TICKET FOR £35 PER PERSON - OR - BUY 2 OR MORE TICKETS & PAY £30 PER PERSON (when booked at the same time)🌟 🌟£10 DEPOSIT PER PERSON🌟

Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at Fort Burgoyne. This location has many, many reports of some very strange happenings.. sightings.. sounds.. smells.. and things that move with no other logical explanation !!. With a long history surrounding this location, this is definitely a night not to miss !! You won’t be disappointed !!. Do you have what it takes to join us after dark & when the lights go out ??

If the answers “yes” and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigating - come along and join us !!. Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !!. Spaces are limited for this location and will sell out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

Do you have what it takes to join us at the very haunted location, that has many years of history and hauntings ?. Experience the spine-chilling atmosphere of the haunted and eerie Fort Burgoyne, where there were two mysterious deaths in February 1887, two men died for no known reason, as you embark on a daring adventure like no other. Join us if have what it takes, and prepare to be captivated by the mysterious aura that surrounds this historic landmark. Come along and find out for yourselves…

HISTORY :-
Fort Burgoyne in Dover, Kent was originally known as Castle Hill Fort. Work started in 1861 and it was complete in 1868 as one of the Palmerston forts surrounding the South of England.

It was built to a polygonal system with detached eastern and western redoubts with a surrounding ditch, flanked by three demi-caponniers and a double caponnier to the North. Two detached wing batteries to the East and West of the main fort were also constructed in spurs off the main ditch. The main fort comprised a large parade ground, to the North of which was a long row of casemates, which provided the barrack accommodation for soldiers and officers. Above the casemates, on the terreplein, were Haxo Casemates, which housed the guns.
This was to guard the high ground northeast of the strategic port of Dover, just north of Dover Castle.

The fort is named after the 19th century General John Fox Burgoyne.

After the First World War Fort Burgoyne was used as military depot or store for Connaught Barracks. Until recently the central part of the fort was still owned by the Ministry of Defence, forming part of the Connaught Barracks site.

Do you have what it takes to join Starlight Paranormal for a full on Ghost Hunt at Fort Burgoyne ?? If the answer is ‘yes’ then come along & join us !!
Book Now with our low priced, non-refundable deposits !!
Be quick as Tickets for this location sell out very fast !!

PRICE :-
£35 Per Person - or - £30 Per Person when booking 2 or more tickets at the same time.
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit, with the remaining £25/£20 then payable by 3rd MAY 2025.

DATE & TIMES :-
17th MAY 2025
8:30pm - 2am (Arrival Time 8pm)

GETTING THERE :-
Fort Burgoyne Road,
Dover,
CT15 5FN

Parking is available on site.

YOUR HOST :-
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY

21/08/2024

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20/08/2024

🌟SOLD OUT🌟

👻GHOST HUNT AT THE HUGELY ACTIVE RAF MANSTON HISTORY MUSEUM👻
Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at - RAF Manston History Museum, located at the former RAF Manston. This location has many reports of some very strange happenings… smells… sounds… and things that move or go missing with no other logical explanation !!. With so much history surrounding this location, lots of items within the museum have interesting and also some violent pasts… definitely a night not to miss !!. This venue never disappoints !!.
Do you have what it takes to join us when the lights go out ??

If the answers yes and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigation - come along and join us !!
Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !! Spaces are very limited for this location and it’s a location that ALWAYS sells out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

History:
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.
Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.
By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.
After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.
1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
The first jet fighters arrived at Manston, to attack the flying bombs (1944's version of the cruise missile). The longest and widest runway in Southern England was built to allow badly damaged aircraft returning from Europe a safe haven, with the Fido fog dispersal system to allow landings in any weather.
In 1950 the Americans arrived and stayed for eight years.
In 1960 Manston returned to the RAF as a major diversionary airfield for aircraft in trouble. The fire school was formed to train RAF firemen in everything from aircraft fires to rescuing car crash victims. Civil aviation companies arrived and took 700,000 people on their first foreign holidays in one year.
In the mid 1960's the first air-sea-rescue helicopters arrived, and rescued many more holidaymakers than airmen. The air experience squadron arrived with their Chipmunk aircraft to give many an air cadet their first flight.
1969: The RAF helicopters left and a civilian company took over.
1974: The RAF air sea rescue helicopters returned. At the same time two of the prototype bouncing bombs were recovered from the beach at Reculver. The team who achieved the first man-powered flight across the English Channel carried out trials here. The next year another team did it using solar power.
1980, and after a 40 year wait, new houses were built for married and single personnel. In January 1982, 25 civil airlines were diverted to Manston.
1981: Ash radar station was rebuilt, and with the expansion of the Fire Training School, Manston was going through one of its busy periods.
1982 saw many aid flights to Africa and other war torn parts of the world.
1988: Manston held its first air show since the 1950's. 1996: It was decided that RAF Ash should be closed down, due to the end of the cold war.
1999: The closure of RAF Manston was announced, so after 80 years the RAF were leaving.

PRICE -
£30 per person
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit with the remaining £20 then payable by 17th August 2024

DATE & TIMES -
31st AUGUST 2024
7:30pm - 12am Midnight (arrival time 7pm)

GETTING THERE -
RAF Manston History Museum
Manston Road
Manston
CT12 5DF

Parking is available on site - on the Taxiway adjacent to the museum. Guests must not park in the car park between the 2 museums.

YOUR HOST -
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY

20/08/2024

🌟FINAL 2 TICKETS REMAINING🌟
🌟SATURDAY 31st AUGUST🌟
👻GHOST HUNT AT THE HUGELY ACTIVE RAF MANSTON HISTORY MUSEUM👻
Join Starlight Paranormal for a full blown Paranormal Investigation at - RAF Manston History Museum, located at the former RAF Manston. This location has many reports of some very strange happenings… smells… sounds… and things that move or go missing with no other logical explanation !!. With so much history surrounding this location, lots of items within the museum have interesting and also some violent pasts… definitely a night not to miss !!. This venue never disappoints !!.
Do you have what it takes to join us when the lights go out ??

If the answers yes and your wanting a great night of Paranormal Investigation - come along and join us !!
Book NOW with our low priced non-refundable deposit option !! Spaces are very limited for this location and it’s a location that ALWAYS sells out fast !! Secure your space now to avoid disappointment !!.

History:
The history of the airfield from 1916 and it's use by the RAF and civil airlines.
Manston started its Aviation days as a Royal Naval Station in 1916, with a base at Westgate Bay for seaplanes. The early airfield was on the area now occupied by the passenger terminal.
By 1917 Manston airfield had grown to include four underground hangars, its own railway line to Birchington, a power station to generate electricity, barracks for 3,000 men and even an indoor swimming pool.
After WW1, training of airmen in airframe maintenance and engine repairs was taught in the School of Technical Training.
1940 and WW2 brought the Battle of Britain. Barnes Wallis arrived in 1943 to test his bouncing bomb at nearby Reculver, before the Dam busters carried out their famous raid. Roland Beaumont arrived with the Typhoon which came to be the most successful ground attack aircraft in WW2.
The first jet fighters arrived at Manston, to attack the flying bombs (1944's version of the cruise missile). The longest and widest runway in Southern England was built to allow badly damaged aircraft returning from Europe a safe haven, with the Fido fog dispersal system to allow landings in any weather.
In 1950 the Americans arrived and stayed for eight years.
In 1960 Manston returned to the RAF as a major diversionary airfield for aircraft in trouble. The fire school was formed to train RAF firemen in everything from aircraft fires to rescuing car crash victims. Civil aviation companies arrived and took 700,000 people on their first foreign holidays in one year.
In the mid 1960's the first air-sea-rescue helicopters arrived, and rescued many more holidaymakers than airmen. The air experience squadron arrived with their Chipmunk aircraft to give many an air cadet their first flight.
1969: The RAF helicopters left and a civilian company took over.
1974: The RAF air sea rescue helicopters returned. At the same time two of the prototype bouncing bombs were recovered from the beach at Reculver. The team who achieved the first man-powered flight across the English Channel carried out trials here. The next year another team did it using solar power.
1980, and after a 40 year wait, new houses were built for married and single personnel. In January 1982, 25 civil airlines were diverted to Manston.
1981: Ash radar station was rebuilt, and with the expansion of the Fire Training School, Manston was going through one of its busy periods.
1982 saw many aid flights to Africa and other war torn parts of the world.
1988: Manston held its first air show since the 1950's. 1996: It was decided that RAF Ash should be closed down, due to the end of the cold war.
1999: The closure of RAF Manston was announced, so after 80 years the RAF were leaving.

PRICE -
£30 per person
With the option to either pay in full - or - pay a £10 non-refundable deposit with the remaining £20 then payable by 17th August 2024

DATE & TIMES -
31st AUGUST 2024
7:30pm - 12am Midnight (arrival time 7pm)

GETTING THERE -
RAF Manston History Museum
Manston Road
Manston
CT12 5DF

Parking is available on site - on the Taxiway adjacent to the museum. Guests must not park in the car park between the 2 museums.

YOUR HOST -
Starlight Paranormal

STRICTLY OVER 18’s ONLY