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Avro Heritage Museum - Stockport (Paid
Admission)
The Avro Heritage Museum, located on the site of the former Woodford Aerodrome near
Stockport, Greater Manchester, is
dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Avro aircraft and the
contributions of the Avro company to
aviation. The museum opened on November 13, 2015, following renovations funded by
BAE Systems after the airfield's
closure in 2011.
Features of the Museum
- Exhibits: The museum houses an extensive collection of over 30,000 artifacts
related to aircraft development, including
models, photographs, and historical documents. Notable aircraft on display
include the Avro Vulcan B.2, Avro Lancaster
B.I (replica), and various cockpits such as the Avro Anson and English
Electric Canberra.
- Virtual Reality Experience: One of the highlights is a virtual reality
experience that allows visitors to participate in
a simulated Lancaster bombing raid, providing an immersive glimpse into
historical aviation missions.
- Facilities: The museum features an exhibition hall, gallery, café, reading
rooms, and classrooms, making it a
comprehensive educational resource.
The Avro Heritage Museum serves as a tribute to the legacy of Avro and its pivotal
role in British aviation history,
making it a significant destination for aviation enthusiasts and the general public
alike.
London Science Museum - Flight Gallery (Free
Admission)
The Flight gallery at the London Science Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of
aviation history, showcasing
significant achievements from the earliest dreams of flight to modern wide-body
airplanes. Visitors can view aircraft
suspended in the air, including the world's most authentic Antoinette monoplane from
1909, Amy Johnson's Gipsy Moth, and
the Vickers Vimy, which was the first to cross the Atlantic in 1919. Other notable
exhibits include the Supermarine S6B
racing seaplane, the Hawker P1127 (a precursor to the Harrier jump-jet fighter), and
a slice of a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.
Adjacent to the Flight gallery is the Fly Zone, which provides interactive
experiences with modern motion and sensory
technologies. It features the Red Arrows 3D full-motion theatre, Fly 360°
interactive flight simulators, a Typhoon
simulator, and Fly Kids simulators designed for younger visitors.
The gallery is designed to be educational, with opportunities to explore
cross-curricular themes. It includes a
full-sized replica of the Wright Flyer, a Spitfire, a Jump Jet, and a segment of a
Boeing 747 airliner. Additionally,
the world's fastest all-electric aircraft, the Spirit of Innovation, is now on
display, showcasing its record-breaking
speed and innovative electric powertrain.
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