Uncover the aircraft from Post war to Cold war
This Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British aircraft from the “golden age” of British aircraft manufacture. From the end of WWII until the 1970’s British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day. From post war to cold war, this museum clearly shows that timeline in aviation terms.
In this collection there are examples from the major manufacturers of this period.
Among the list are classic names such as Avro, Hawker, Gloster, De Havilland, English Electric, Blackburn and Percival.
Who are we?
The Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British aircraft from the “golden age” of British aircraft manufacture. From the end of WWII until the 1970’s British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day. From post war to cold war, this museum clearly shows that timeline in aviation terms. In this collection there are examples from the major manufacturers of this period. Amongst the list are classic names such as:-
• Avro
• Hawker
• Gloster
• De Havilland
• English Electric
• Blackburn
• Percival
Fun And Educational
THE GOLDEN AGE OF AVIATION
The museum works closely with local schools and has regular visits from local groups. We also have regular summer open days and events for the family with onsite attractions to raise money for our charity
Come And Watch Restoration Work As It Happens
Gatwick Aviation Museum has a passion for restoring and maintaining its displays. Our mission is to provide visitors with an up close and personal experience to all our current and future exhibits, as well as providing special event days for all the family to enjoy.
Services
What’s Available
• Get close and personal to historically important aircraft of the cold war era.
• Come and discover the fascinating history of Gatwick Airport and the airlines that defined a generation of travel.
• Learn the key role Gatwick played in the Second World War and how it helped aviation around the world.
• Take a walk around our nature trail and watch the busy day to day activities of the world’s busiest single runway airport.
• Relax and enjoy refreshments in either our indoor or outdoor seating area.
• Discover how the power of flight has changed via our extensive range of engines from piston through to modern turbo fan.
Exhibits
Get close and personal to historically important aircraft of the cold war era.
Learn the key role Gatwick played in the Second World War and how it helped aviation around the world.
Come and discover the fascinating history of Gatwick Airport and the airlines that defined a generation of travel.
Discover how the power of flight has changed via our extensive range of engines from piston through to modern turbo fan.
Nature Trail
Take a walk around our nature trail. Watch the soaring birds of prey show the aircraft how the experts do it. Be patient and you might even see one of the local deer grazing in the field or get to greet one of our neighbours alpacas.
Picnic Area
Relax and enjoy refreshments in either our indoor or outdoor seating area.