The second South East Region visit of 2026 was to the Gatwick Aviation Museum in Surrey. This is a regular venue for our group and offers several complete, post-war military aircraft as well as aero engines and other memorabilia. Since our last visit a de Havilland Devon has been added to the collection. While most … Read more

Fifteen artists (with a few Guild members bringing their friends) gathered at the now twice-yearly Guild visit to the RAF Museum at Hendon, and the first sketching day for 2026. Change is constant at the Museum, which is positive, and it’s also key to ensure the Museum remains popular through return visits. After a short … Read more

On the same day that the Midland Region were visiting the RAF Museum at Cosford, members of the South East Region were enjoying their last sketching day of the year at the RAF’s other museum at Hendon. Fifteen artists attended. It was great to also welcome members from the Western and East Anglian Regions including … Read more

Manston Airport in Kent – originally RAF Manston – has a long and distinguished history. It originally opened in 1916, seeing service during the Great War. It saw many different uses during the Second World War, with Gloster Meteors being based there in the latter stages. Post-war it was used as a base by the … Read more