Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial
Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial, Military aviation museum in Elvington, England
The Yorkshire Air Museum sits on the grounds of a former RAF airfield and displays aircraft spanning different eras of aviation history. The site includes hangars, exhibition spaces, and a memorial area that gives visitors a complete overview of military air operations.
The museum was established in 1986 on the site of a former Second World War bomber station. The airfield had been used for active operations during the war before eventually becoming a space for preserving aviation history.
The site honors pilots and crew members through a memorial garden dedicated to air forces from multiple nations. It tells the story of cooperation between allied air forces and how people from different countries worked together during wartime.
Visitors can explore the exhibits at their own pace since there is plenty of space to walk around and multiple areas to discover. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and allow time for viewing both indoor hangars and outdoor displays.
The museum displays a replica of a rare aircraft manufactured in a northern England factory, representing early British aviation development. This particular piece shows how local industry contributed to the story of flight.
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