The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial, located in Elvington, near York, is one of the most significant aviation museums in the UK. Situated on the site of the former RAF Elvington, it serves as both a museum and a memorial, paying tribute to the history of aviation and the contributions of Allied air forces, particularly during World War II.
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
+44 1904 608595
November – March
- Daily 10:00 – 16:00
April – October
- Daily 10:00 – 17:00
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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2022 Photo gallery
Photos Rob Vogelaar
Key Features of the Yorkshire Air Museum:
1. Aircraft Collection:
- The museum boasts a vast and diverse collection of over 60 historic aircraft, spanning both military and civilian aviation. Notable aircraft include:
- Handley Page Halifax (recreation of the rare WWII bomber)
- Douglas Dakota
- Blackburn Mercury Monoplane (replica)
- Hawker Hunter
- SEPECAT Jaguar
- Westland Lynx
- Dassault Mirage IV
- A variety of Cold War-era jets and training aircraft.
- Several exhibits explore the evolution of aviation technology, from early flight to the modern jet age.
2. Allied Air Forces Memorial:
- The museum serves as an international memorial to Allied air forces, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of airmen from around the world.
- Memorials and plaques honor specific groups, including the Free French Air Force squadrons based at Elvington during WWII.
3. Restored RAF Elvington Site:
- The Yorkshire Air Museum is set on the original grounds of RAF Elvington, a wartime bomber base.
- Visitors can explore faithfully restored wartime buildings, including:
- Control Tower
- NAAFI Tea Room
- Bomber Command offices
- Aircraft hangars
4. Displays and Exhibits:
- The Yorkshire Air Museum provides extensive exhibits on aviation history, including:
- The role of RAF Elvington and its French squadrons during the war.
- Stories of individual pilots and crews.
- Engineering innovations and the development of aircraft.
- Items on display include engines, weapons, uniforms, and personal artifacts.
*replica
Photos Wouter Roerdink