Come and see some iconic aircraft from the cold war era.
The Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British aircraft from the “golden age” of British aircraft manufacture. From the end of WWII until the 1970’s British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day. From post war to cold war, this museum clearly shows that timeline in aviation terms. In this collection there are examples from the major manufacturers of this period. Amongst the list are classic names such as:-
- Avro
- Hawker
- Gloster
- De Havilland
- English Electric
- Blackburn
- Percival
Our Display Approach
One of the main criteria we have with our displays is to make sure they are photography friendly. This means we try to make sure wherever possible clutter is removed from around our displays and barriers are kept to a minimum.
Explore the range of engines on display
From four cylinder to modern turbofan the museum has a huge collection of British aircraft engines from likes of De Havilland, Bristol and Rolls Royce.
Gatwick Display Area and Models
Discover the history of Gatwick Airport from conception to modern day and browse the memorabilia of airlines that are no longer with us but played a major role in commercial aviation.
Investigate aviation in miniature with our extensive collection of radio controlled and static models.