Author: Guy Thomas

One of the best documented former RAF stations from the 1930s’, different rooms cover the respective eras of its history. Website: www.nwamuseum.co.uk Postcode: CM16 6AA

A small museum with displays of 20th century conflicts and memorabilia, including a recovered fuselage of a P-51 Mustang. Website: www.stosyth.gov.uk/aircraft-museum Postcode: CO16 8LJ

During WW2, this airfield was home to USAF B-26s’,P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolt fighters. It has the largest surviving section of US Marauder aircraft. Website: www.boxted-airfield.com/boxted-airfield-museum Postcode: CO4 5NW

Located at Bournemouth’s Adventure Wonderland theme park, this is an interesting collection of aircraft. The collection is described in more detail in the video clip by my colleague, Geoff Moore. Website: www.aviation-museum.co.uk Postcode: BH23 6BA

A collection of jet military and civilian aircraft and helicopters on the former Carlisle Airport. Website: www.solway-aviation-museum.co.uk Postcode: CA6 4NW

On the site of the former RAF St Mawgan airfield, there is a wide range of post war jets and propeller aircraft, military and civilian. Website: www.cornwallaviationhc.co.uk Postcode: TR8 4JN

A new addition to salute the Panavia F3 Tornado. The centre is set up to represent a typical RAF Squadron and includes briefing rooms and flight simulator. Website: www.facebook.com/Tornado-Heritage-Centre-1763004247274903 Postcode: CH4 OGZ

A number of airframes are kept in the historic airfield buildings at Hooton Park. Website: www.hootonparktrust.co.uk Postcode: CH65 1BQ

This museum’s collection of Avro Aircraft’s history, located at the famous manufacturer’s former factory airfield at Woodford. Website: www.avroheritagemuseum.co.uk Postcode: SK7 1QR

One of the largest and finest collections of military and civilian aircraft in the UK. Housed on the former WW1 and WW2 airfield, it is also an active and well known airshow venue. The site also includes the American Air Museum and a Battle of Britain Plotting Room. Website: www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford Postcode: CB22 4QR