Mildenhall Collection

County of Suffolk by Christopher Saxton, c. 1569. Reprint dated c. 1650
SVFFOLCIAE COMITATVS ACC VRATA DESCRIPTIO, VNA CVM SINGVLIS HVNDREDIS ET FLVMINIBUS ET EODEM. Auctore Chriftophoro Saxton [c.1569] Printed and sould by P

De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster
Poster, De Havilland Aircraft Company, From Mildenhall to Melbourne in 70 Hours 59 Minutes winning the Worlds Greatest Race

Tamworth B79 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B79 8

The first Irish Water Spaniel club trials, 1908
The first working trials of the Irish Water Spaniel Society, near Mildenhall, Suffolk. 1909

Mildenhall in India 1599
Sir John Mildenhall is sent by Elizabeth I of England to establish relations with Akbar, Mughal emperor of India

Market Place at Mildenhall, Suffolk (b / w photo)
6014709 Market Place at Mildenhall, Suffolk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Place at Mildenhall, Suffolk)

The Street, Worlington, Mildenhall, England
The Street, Worlington, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England. Showing Morris Ten Vintage Car. Date: 1930s

Gold Cup to be awarded to the winner of the speed race of the MacRobertson Air Race from RAF Mildenhall to Melbourne in 1934

The first de Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSP Black Magic
The first de Havilland DH88 Comet, G-ACSP, Black Magic, for the Mollisons at Mildenhall

Union Workhouse, Mildenhall, Suffolk
The Mildenhall Union workhouse on Kings Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk. Opened in 1895, it replaced the previous premises elsewhere in the town which had become inadequate

The Irish water spaniel club trials, 1909
A page from The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News, reporting on the Irish water spaniel club trials near Mildenhall, Suffolk, 1909. 1909

Boeing YC-14 72-1874, seen at RAF Mildenhall, whilst en-route from the 1977 Paris Air Show. Date: 1977

Mildenhall Aerodrome - MacRobertson Trophy London to Melbourne Air Race - taken on the 18th October 1934

MacRobertson Trophy, London to Melbourne Air Race, Mildenhall Aerodrome 18th October 1934

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV741 - I
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV741 / I, of 233 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Mildenhall on 28 May 1988. Date: 1988

Douglas C-47B Skytrain 44-77214
United States Air Force - Douglas C-47B-40-DK Skytrain 44-77214 (msn 33546 / 16798), of HQ 3rd Air Force, at RAF Mildenhall on 29 March 1967. Date: 1967

BAC Jet Provost T. 5A XW433
Royal Air Force - BAC Jet Provost T.5A XW433 (msn EEP/JP/1055), at the Mildenhall Air Fete on 27 May 1989. Date: circa 1995

McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 T-264
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 T-264 (msn 46985 line Number 264), of 334 Squadron, on approach to RAF Mildenhall in March 1998

Boeing C-22B 83-4618
United States Air Force - Boeing C-22B 83-4618 (msn 21946, Ex-commercial 727-35), of Detachment 1, HQ Washington DC Air National Guard, at RAF Mildenhall November-December 1997. Date: 1997

Grumman G-1159A Gulfstream G-III F-249
Flyvevabnet - Grumman G-1159A Gulfstream III F-249 (msn 249), of Eskadrille 721, on approach to RAF Mildenhall in November 1998. (Flyvevabnet - Royal Danish Air Force). Date: 1998

Mill Street, Mildenhall

Mildenhall Mill Street probably 1920s

1832 Victorian Map of Marlborough

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 61+16
Marineflieger - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic 61+16 (msn 32), of MFG-3, at the Mildenhall - Air Fete - 25 June 1996. (Marineflieger - German Naval Aviation) Date: 1996

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 68-3816
United States Air Force - North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 68-3816 (MSN 321-142), at RAF Mildenhall on 4 July 1976 Date: 1976

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 67-14630
United States Air Force (USAF) - North American Rockwell OV-10A-15-NH Bronco 67-14630 (MSN 305-38), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete, on 26 May 1979. Date: 1979

Beechcraft RC-12D 80-23373
United States Army - Beechcraft RC-12D improved Guardrail V 80-23373 (msn GR-4), of 56 AvnCo, at RAF Mildenhall, on 26 May 1990 Date: 1990

McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 79-0043
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-15C-25-MC Eagle 79-0043 (MSN 0584/C112, base code BT'), of the 23rd TFS, 52nd TFW based at Bitburg Air Base

McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom 69-0367
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas RF-4C-43-MC Phantom 69-0367 (MSN 3853, base code ZR'), of the 38th TRS / 26th TRW based at Zweibrucken Air Base

Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet E AT-20
Force Aerienne Belge - Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet E AT-20 (msn1075), at RAF Mildenhall on 22 July 1983. (Force Aerienne Belge - Belgian Air Force) Date: 1983

Dassault - Dornier Alpha Jet F-TERO - 4
Armee de l'Air - Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet F-TERO / 4, of the Patrouille de France aerobatic team, at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 30 May 1993. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force)

Boeing EC-135H 61-0286
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing EC-135H 61-0286 Dark Angel (MSN 18193) airborne command post, at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 23 May 1987. Date: 1987

Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 160009
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 160009 (MSN A031), of VAW-125 embarked on USS John F. Kennedy, at RAF Mildenhall. Date: circa 1980

Grumman A-6E intruder 160424
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman A-6E intruder 160424 (msn i-585, base code AB, call-sign 501), of VA-34 embarked on USS John F. Kennedy, at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete, on 26 August 1978

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 67-14637
United States Air Force (USAF) - North American OV-10A-20-NH Bronco 67-14637 (MSN 305-45), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete, on 26 August 1978. Date: 1978

Grumman KA-6D intruder 152939
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman KA-6D intruder 152939 (msn i-243, base code AB, call-sign 521'), of VA-34, at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 26 August 1978. Date: 1978

North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco 66-13555
United States Air Force (USAF) - North American Rockwell OV-10A-1-NH Bronco 66-13555 (MSN 305-4), of the 601st Tactical Control Wing at Sembach Air Base, Germany, at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete

Grumman A-6E intruder 155703
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman A-6E intruder 155703 (msn i-439m base code AG, call-sign 505'), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 29 May 1983. Date: 1983

General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon 87-0241
United States Air Force (USAF) - General Dynamics F-16C Block 30F Fighting Falcon 87-0241 (MSN 5C-502, base code SP'), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete, on 26 May 1990. Date: 1990

Grumman C-1A Trader 146028
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman C-1A Trader 146028 (MSN 58, base code JM, call-sign 42'), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 29 May 1983. Date: 1983

Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D Corsair II 70-1008
United States Air Force (USAF) - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D-8-CV Corsair II 70-1008 (MSN D-154, base code HA'), of the 174th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 185th Tactical Fighter Group

Grumman OV-1D Mohawk 68-15953
United States Army - Grumman OV-1D Mohawk 68-15953 (MSN 157C), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete, on 26 May 1990. Date: 1990

Beech UC-12B Huron 161503
United States Navy (USN) - Beech UC-12B Huron 161503 (msn BJ-51, base code 8G'), at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 29 May 1983. Date: 1983

Douglas VC-118B 131578
United States Navy (USN) - Douglas VC-118B 131578 (MSN 43681), based at Naval Station Keflavik in iceland, seen at the RAF Mildenhall Air Fete on 10 June 1984. Date: 1984

Grumman F-14A Tomcat 160900
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman F-14A Tomcat 160900 (msn 329, base code AG, call-sign 211'), of VF-142, at RAF Mildenhall on 29 May 1982. Date: circa 1984

Sikorsky HH-53C 69-5785
United States Air Force (USAF) - Sikorsky HH-53C 69-5785 (msn 65-240), of the 67th ARRS, at RAF Mildenhall, on 26 May 1985 Date: 1985

General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 67-0052
United States Air Force (USAF) - General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 67-0052 (msn 097), of the 42nd ECS, 66th ECW, at RAF Mildenhall, on 26 May 1985 Date: 1985

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 68-0496
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-4E-41-MC Phantom 68-0496 (msn 3678, baswe code HR'), at RAF Mildenhall, on 29 May 1981. Date: 1981

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"Mildenhall: A Rich Tapestry of History and Aviation" Step into the enchanting town of Mildenhall, Suffolk, where history and aviation intertwine to create a captivating narrative. As you stroll through its charming streets, you'll be greeted by intriguing hints that reveal the town's fascinating past. A De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster catches your eye, reminding you of the pioneering spirit that once soared through these skies. It serves as a testament to Mildenhall's contribution to aviation history. In Market Place at Mildenhall, an old black and white photograph transports you back in time. You can almost hear the bustling sounds of market vendors and feel the vibrant energy that once filled this place. Consulting Tamworth B79 8 Map reveals another facet of Mildenhall's story - its connection with Worlington in England. The Street in Worlington whispers tales from centuries ago when life unfolded along its cobblestone paths. The first de Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSP Black Magic takes center stage in your exploration. This legendary aircraft symbolizes innovation and speed, leaving an indelible mark on both local and global aviation history. Not far away is Lockheed DL-1A Vega G-ABGK Puck at Mildenhall - a reminder of how different aircraft types have graced these skies throughout time. Each one tells a unique story about human ingenuity taking flight. Delving deeper into history, you stumble upon an unexpected connection between Mildenhall and India in 1599. Imagining what transpired during those times sparks curiosity about cross-cultural exchanges that shaped this town's identity. The Gold Cup awaits the winner of a thrilling speed race – evidence that adrenaline-fueled competitions have long been part of Mildenhall's fabric. The trophy stands as a symbol not only for victory but also for the enduring spirit of competition within this community.