De Havilland Aircraft Museum, Aviation museum in London Colney, Great Britain
The De Havilland Aircraft Museum houses aircraft and components in two large hangars, displaying propeller-driven planes, jet engines, and technical exhibits about aircraft engineering. The collection focuses on models developed and manufactured by de Havilland.
The museum was established in 1959 and began with the original Mosquito prototype collection, marking the start of Britain's first aviation museum. Salisbury Hall was central to preserving this aircraft engineering history.
Volunteers here dedicate themselves to sharing knowledge about British aircraft manufacturing and its role in aviation history. The collection reflects how important de Havilland's work was to the development of modern flight.
The museum is located near Junction 22 of the M25 and is open Tuesday through Sunday. The exhibits are spread across two hangars that are easy to navigate, and comfortable shoes are recommended since there is considerable walking.
The museum preserves the only surviving original Mosquito prototype, an aircraft developed during World War II. This prototype is one of the most valuable treasures in British aviation history and draws aircraft enthusiasts from around the world.
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