Gatwick Aviation Museum, Aviation museum in Charlwood, England
Description
Gatwick Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Charlwood that displays dozens of aircraft, engines, and equipment across 30 acres of parkland. The collection ranges from early aircraft to modern jet fighters and helicopters.
History
The museum was founded in 1987 to preserve the development of British aviation and its most important aircraft. It focuses on post-war aircraft and military vehicles that show Britain's role in aviation history.
Culture
The collection celebrates the role of British aviation engineering in shaping modern flight, showing how technical innovation drove the development of aircraft across generations. Visitors can trace how design and technology evolved through the decades.
Practical
The grounds are easy to walk around, with marked paths connecting the display areas and seating spots to rest. Visitors should come prepared for the weather, as much of the collection is displayed outdoors.
Did you know?
Visitors can climb into the cockpit of an Islander aircraft and explore a Robinson R22 helicopter to understand how pilots operated these machines. A rare highlight is also the walkable nose section of a Canberra bomber.
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