Midland Air Museum

The Midland Air Museum is an aviation museum in Baginton displaying dozens of aircraft outdoors and in hangars, ranging from military jets to commercial airliners and transport planes. The collection extends to complete engines and propulsion systems from different eras of flight development.

The museum began in 1967 as a preservation society dedicated to saving aircraft and found its permanent home at Coventry Airport a few years later. This move allowed the collection to grow and display machines that might otherwise have been lost.

The collection reflects how aviation shaped Britain's engineering legacy, with each aircraft telling the story of different eras and aviation purposes. Visitors walk through decades of flight history that shows what flying meant to the nation's identity.

The museum grounds are mostly walkable with paths between hangars and outdoor displays, though interior spaces can be dimly lit so bringing a flashlight helps. Facilities include a tea room for refreshments, picnic tables outside, and a shop selling model kits and aviation books.

The museum houses an Avro Vulcan B.2, a distinctive delta-winged bomber that carried nuclear weapons during the Cold War as part of NATO defenses. Visitors can examine this rare aircraft and understand the engineering behind these powerful machines from that era.