Situated on the outskirts of York, the Yorkshire Air Museum is a must see for all history buffs, air enthusiasts or just a family wanting an interesting and enjoyable day out.
The Yorkshire Air Museum has been carefully created to represent an authentic World War Two Bomber Command Station. This station comes complete with an original World War Two control tower, prototypes of Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb and full history of the RAF Bomber Command put
together to create a wonderful exhibition.The museum is a sprawling metropolis of World War Two RAF memorabilia and comes fully equipped with a hanger containing the rebuilt Halifax Bomber; called “Friday the 13th.
Parked around the site and located in the Romney building are many lovingly restored World War Two vehicles of all types. If you’re lucky you may actually see old tractors and other vehicles pulling aircraft across the complex.
For those that want to be a bit ‘hands on’ why not visit the Handley Page Aircraft Workshop. This is a real maintenance workshop where you can see engineers at work on the aircraft.
You can explore the ‘Airborne Forces’ and ‘no. 609 Squadron Display’ to find out all about the airborne forces of World War Two and see a replica full size Spitfire on display.
Just across the way from the ‘Airborne Forces’ and ‘no. 609 Squadron Display’ is the ‘Uniforms and Air Gunners Display’ where you can immerse yourself in the clothing of all UK forces during World War Two. The ‘Air Gunners Display’ also has six gun turrets from the era which are a must to see.
On top of other great exhibitions and displays at the Yorkshire Air Museum there is also a great souvenir shop, aviation gallery and a NAAFI (Navy, Army, Air Force Insitute) restaurant; where you can buy cold drinks and snacks.
Visiting Yorkshire Air Museum – Prices and Opening Hours
Below are the prices and opening hours of the Yorkshire Air Museum.
Prices
Adults – £6.00
Children under 5 – Free
Children (5 – 15 years old) – £4.00
Senior Citizens – £5.00
Family Tickets (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £18.00
Opening Hours:
Summer Period 2009 (from 29 March until 24 Oct) – 10.00am – 5.00pm every day.
Winter Period 2009/10 (from 25 Oct until 27 March) – 10.00am – 3.30pm every day.
Closed – Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.
How to get to the Yorkshire Air Museum
To get to the Yorkshire Air Museum from Leeds take the inner ring road out of the city onto the A64, continue on the A64 before turning left on to the A6120. After a short drive turn right back onto the A64 continuing for 21.5 miles in total.
At the end of your journey you will come to a roundabout where you take the last exit on to the B1228 Elvington Lane, Halifax Way is located 2.5 miles down on the right hand side.
Address:
Yorkshire Air Museum
Halifax Way
Elvington,
York,
YO41 4
Events at the Yorkshire Air Museum for Autumn 2009
Sunday 27th September 2009 Vintage Motorcycle’s Golden Era Run
Sunday 4th October 2009 Bus Rally
Saturday 17th October 2009 Target Falklands – The RAF Offensive
Saturday 17th October 2009 Mosquito and Victor Night Photo Shoot
Sunday 18th October 2009 Thunder Day – see the jets in action
Sunday 8th November 2009 Rememberance Day 2009
12th and 13th and
19th -23rd December 2009 Santa’s Plane – Booking Essential
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