Hilton Park residents enjoy an aeronautical trip down memory lane
Residents from Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham took a nostalgic trip down memory lane when they visited the Bottisham Airfield Museum.
The Museum was opened in 2009 to commemorate the sometimes-forgotten role of the airfield at Bottisham in World War Two. It is the only UK museum dedicated to the Royal Air Force, United States 8th Army Air Force and Belgian Air Forces.
The residents enjoyed their own private tour of the site and were amazed by the war-time memorabilia and all of the aircraft and vehicles on display. After the tour they were treated to refreshments which gave them the chance to reflect and share their own memories.
Resident Rosina Archer grew up in Italy so was very happy to share her stories and experiences from a different point of view whilst Robin Hammond, another Hilton Park resident, took his time at all of the displays in the museum and thoroughly enjoyed his afternoon.
Geanina Tinca, General Manager at Hilton Park care home, said: “It was so nice to be able to take the residents to the Airfield Museum. They all have so many of their own stories and memories from World War 2 and days like today give them the chance to share their stories”.
Hilton Park Care Home care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Hilton Park Care Home provides residential care and nursing care for 88 residents ranging from respite care to long term stays.