This museum tells the story of airborne radar research and development in WW2 and the Cold War. Operated in partnership with the National Trust. Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome/features/raf-defford Postcode: WR8 9DW

Large object store for the Science Museum, includes rare transport aircraft. Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Postcode: SN4 9LT

Museum of the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Website: www.rememuseum.org.uk Postcode: SN15 4XX

A collection at Old Sarum Airfield, connected to test flying at nearby Boscombe Down. See Roger Green’s splendid introduction of this museum. Website: www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk Postcode: SP4 6DZ

Home to taxiable Avro Vulcan XM655. Website: www.wellesbourneairfield.com/museum.jpg Postcode: CV35 9EU

An outstanding museum includes the Sir Frank Whittle jet heritage centre. Website: www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk Postcode: CV3 4FR

The largest aviation collection between Yorkshire and Scotland. Website: www.nelsam.org.uk Postcode: SR35 3HZ

The history of Redhill Airfield. Website: www.wingsmuseum.co.uk Postcode: RH17 6JT

Located on the former WW2 fighter base, is Neville Duke’s record breaking Hunter. Website: www.tangmere-museum.org.uk Postcode: PO20 2ES

100 year history of aviation at Shoreham-by-Sea. Website: www.thearchiveshoreham.co.uk Postcode: BN43 5FF