Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Private aerodrome in Leicestershire, England
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome is a former airfield in Leicestershire, England, that now serves different purposes. The site features a large runway and several hangars, and today functions as a vehicle testing ground and storage facility.
The RAF built this facility in 1942 as a training base for Wellington bombers during World War Two. The Americans took over afterward and used it for their own operations.
The aircraft collection here displays military planes from different periods of British aviation. Visitors can see the planes today and learn about what they meant to those who flew them.
Access to the site is limited since most areas are used for active operations and storage. You should check current opening times and access rules before visiting.
In 1997 aviation authorities conducted experiments here by detonating explosives inside an aircraft to study blast effects. These tests helped improve aircraft safety around the world.
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