Research – Research can take many forms, what we find at the centre is that families or distant relatives of personnel who served at RAF Marham (mainly aircrew) want to understand what happened to their loved ones when they served in the RAF. This could be as part of their own research into a family tree or simply that the family would like to know from the little evidence they have, what happened.
Our research team takes each and every investigation from the start with an initial email or visit to a conclusion, informing the relative of everything we discover. Sometimes there is very little which can be unearthed, but more often than not, we are able to bring some clarity and focus to a previously unknown element of the family jigsaw.
For investigations into RAF Marham personnel or in some cases the wider RAF Community and to enable us to carry on with this important work we have created a research level guide which will give you an indication of a minimum donation requested to carryout research on your behalf.
Initial Consultation – A basic outline of research discussing the detail on an individual, to include an interpretation of either a Log-book or Service Record. We will also give advice on where you can apply for the individuals Service Record. This can be facilitated by either an on-site visit (recommended) or by email to the Curator. This initial consultation is free or for a donation at the family discretion.
More Detailed Outline – A more in depth outline of the individual to include the Initial Consultation plus if the records exist, for aircrew, copies of the pages of a Squadron Operational History Book detailing the individuals name and crews flown with and if the individual was killed on Operations and is buried or remembered overseas or in this country the detail on the burial from the CWGC. If you supply a memory stick we can load the information we find on to it so you can share it with family members. There is a minimum donation requested to the Aviation Heritage Centre for the Detailed Outline and depending on the research work undertaken by the Research Team on your behalf, the donation level for this service will be between £55.00 – £100.00. To be agreed with you.
Full Research – To include all elements of the other two research levels plus any information we can find out with regards to the missions flown, targets and loss, to include if we can the detail on the loss of an Aircraft and Crew. The donation level for this service will be £110.00 – £120.00.
Donating Historical Artefacts and Memorabilia – The Aviation Heritage Centre has an ever growing Archive of historical data, artefacts and memorabilia. The Archive helps us deliver the first class displays which we create directly from kindly donated items. It also helps us to carryout the extensive research undertaken on behalf of families and units around the world. Should you wish to donate an item or collection to the Centre, please in the first instance contact the Curator who will guide you through the process of donating. Be assured that all items donated will become part of our Archive, carefully digitised and either stored for future access or displayed within the Centre.
