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The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is the oldest aviation museum in the UK dedicated to the preservation and display of de Havilland Aircraft. The de Havilland Aircraft Company played an important role in the history of aircraft development in 20th century Britain, creating world beating aeronautical innovations including many iconic aircraft such as the de Havilland Mosquito – “The Wooden Wonder”, the Comet – the world’s first jet airliner, the Tiger Moth – the “backbone “of the RAF’s training aircraft in WWII and the Airspeed Horsa Glider – used extensively by our airborne troops in 1944 during D-Day, Arnhem and the Rhine crossing. The de Havilland Museum is a “working museum” where de Havilland Aircraft are restored and preserved so it is likely to see volunteers at work, who are always willing to answer questions. The museum has recently built a new hangar and other improvements that has resulted in most of the museum’s collection can now be viewed undercover. The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is mostly staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers who perform a wide range of tasks according to their skills. |
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de Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BU Tel: #44 (0)1727 826400 click on map for location>>> |
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Open ALL Year until 20th December 10.30am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
Open Tues - Sunday & Bank Holidays (Closed on Mondays) |
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Adult – £12 *£14 Concessions – £10.90 *£12 Child (5-16) – £6.50 *£8 Family – £31.50 *£35
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FREE Parking Disabled Access & Toilets (open aircraft only accessible via stairs) Aeroshop Gift Shop Refreshments |
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(*Gift Aid prices) Concessions = Seniors, armed forces/emergency services/disabled visitors Carers for disabled visitors – Free Entry No dogs other than guide dogs are permitted Groups are very welcome and guided tours are available by prior arrangement Please contact curator@dehavillandmuseum.co.uk Group visits are specialized 2 hour guided tours of the Museum by our Curator, who provides a personal insight into the work of the Museum and its Collection. The tour includes hot or cold drinks and light refreshments. Group Day Visits-£18 per person Group Evening Visits-£25 person Monday Group Visits-£30 per person School/Youth* Visits-£7 per person *Free entry for Teachers and Supervisors |
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G-EBQP,
DH53 Humming Bird - Privately owned, original wings and empennage,
fuselage built by DH Technical school. |
A number of historic de Havilland engine types are also on display. Piston engines de Havilland Gipsy One of two Gyron Juniors on display Gas turbine engines de Havilland Goblin de Havilland Super Sprite
Comet 1a Simulator Link Trainer
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