Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, Aviation museum in Dumfries, Scotland
The Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum occupies a World War II control tower and displays aircraft, flight equipment, pilot clothing, and pieces recovered from crash sites across the region. The three-story tower was part of the former RAF Dumfries airfield.
The museum opened in 1977 in a pilot's hut before moving to the control tower of the former RAF airfield. This relocation allowed it to expand and display a larger collection of wartime aircraft and artifacts.
The name reflects the area's deep connection to aviation during wartime. Visitors can see how the building itself tells that story and how the collection reflects the importance of flight in local life.
The museum has baby changing facilities, public toilets, and a small café for visitors. Plan to spend time exploring all three floors of the tower and check opening hours before your visit.
The collection includes a Supermarine Spitfire Mk II raised from Loch Doon and a Bristol engine from a crashed Vickers Wellington bomber. These two pieces show how far people went to rescue and preserve pieces of aviation history.
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