The first operational military airfield in the UK in 1913, the centre tells its story. Website: www.rafmontrose.org.uk Postcode: DD10 9BB

Aircraft artifacts, including Vickers Wellington propellors and wheels, paying tribute to the wartime role of RAF Moreton in the Marsh. Website: www.wellingtonaviation.org Postcode: GL56 0BG

Recognised as the representative collection of aircraft, built locally at the Gloster Aircraft Co. Website: www.jetagemuseum.org Postcode: GL2 9QL 

Various aircraft remains from local ‘digs’,  displayed at ‘the home of aviation archaeology in Essex’. Website: www.aviationmuseum.co.uk Postcode: RM18 8PB

Stow Maries is Europe’s most complete surviving WW1 aerodrome. Many of the original buildings have been restored and permanent hangarage is provided, to create the former RFC base. Website: www.stowmaries.org.uk Postcode: CM3 6RJ

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