Museums' Exhibitions
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A Taste of Felixstowe Museum
Index
Introduction
These pages are an introduction to a few of the themes and items that are currently on display at Felixstowe Museum.
Our maritime displays deal with the Royal and Merchant Navies but specifically with HMS Beehive, East coast paddle steamers, Felixstowe Experimental Seaplane Establishment the developement of the Port of Felixstowe and local maritime history.
A Taste of Felixstowe Museum
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Local Naval History
Dutch Landings
Invasion of Felixstowe to capture Languard Fort
Felixstowe Experimental Seaplane Base.
Experimental proving ground for all types of seaplanes. Sited on the current Languard container terminal at Felixstowe Port.
HMS Beehive
World war 11 small boats naval base at Felixstowe.
Harwich Naval Base
Force H based at Harwich WW11
Air Sea Rescue
Fast rescue boats based at Felixstowe Port during WW2 and after. Rescuing crew from ditched aircrasft latterly target towing for Languard Fort gun practice.
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Theme: Defence of the Nation
Exhibition: A Taste of Felixstowe Museum
Four young sailors at Felixstowe
Scouts using the dressing up box at Felixstowe Museum in October 2008
