Blog 08.06.2026Daedalus Shaped Lee: One Man’s Story of Hovercraft, History and the Future of the Waterfront For Brian Mansbridge, Daedalus is not simply an old military base. It is a thread that runs through much of his life, from his early year...
Blog 08.06.2026Fifty Years On: A Return to Daedalus There are some places that stay with people long after they leave them. Not because they were glamorous or comfortable, but because they ...
Blog 27.03.2026Heritage Stories: Remembering HMS Daedalus with Simon Weller As part of our Heritage Stories series, we caught up with local resident and historian Simon Weller to hear his memories and reflections ...
Blog 23.02.2026Jean’s Pound Note and Memories of Air Days at Daedalus Jean recently came across an old pound note that she has kept since she was a child. It is worn and creased now, but she still remembers ...
Blog 11.06.2025Remembering Air Chief Marshal Sir Douglas Evill: Pioneer of British Air Power Born on 8 October 1892 in Broken Hill, Australia, Sir Douglas Claude Strathern Evill played a defining role in shaping British military a...