The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum is housed in a former aircraft hangar at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (formerly RAF Finningley). The museum focuses on showcasing the evolution of aircraft, from the early days of flight to modern aviation. It is especially significant for its collection of military and civil aviation aircraft that were part of the region’s history.

South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Aeroventure

Dakota Way

Doncaster DN4 7FB

United Kingdom

www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk

+44 1302 761616

Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

During school holidays the museum is open 7 days a week and is also open on bank holidays.

Admission fee

Gift shop

Follow road signs towards Doncaster straight ahead across two roundabouts.
Follow our brown propeller signs to the museum.   Once you see these, you are on the old RAF Doncaster airfield!

Please note that this postcode (DN4 7FB) does not work for SAT-NAV, use DN4 7NW

Aircraft collection

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Aermacchi MB339AA Auster 5 Auster 6A Auster AOP9 Auster J-1N Alpha Austin Whippet (replica) Avro Anson C.19 (cockpit) Avro Lancaster X (parts fuselage) Avro Vulcan B.2 (cockpit) BAC Canberra B.2 (cockpit) BAC Lightning F.3 BAe Dominie T.1 (fuselage) BAe Hawk T.1 BAe Jetstream 41 Beagle A-109 Airedale Beagle B-121 Pup 2 Bell 206B JetRanger (wreck) Bell UH-1H Iroquois Blackburn Beverley C.1 (cockpit) Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 (cockpit) Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B (cockpit) Bleriot XI (replica) Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.14 Cessna 120 Cessna 140 Cessna F.150H Cessna F.150G CFM Shadow BD de Havilland DH.104 Dove 8 de Havilland Tiger Moth de Havilland Vampire T.11 de Havilland Vampire T.11 de Havilland Vampire T.55 de Havilland Venom FB.1 (pod) de Havilland Venom NF.3 (pod) DHC Chipmunk T.10 (fuselage) DHC Chipmunk T.22 DHC Chipmunk T.10 (fuselage) Douglas DC-3 Dakota (fuselage) English Electric Canberra B.2 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra B(I)6 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra PR.7 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra PR.7 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra T.4 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra T.17 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra T.19 (cockpit) English Electric Lightning F.3 Enstrom 280C Shark Erco 415D Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C Gloster Meteor T.7 Gloster Meteor F.8 (cockpit) Grumman American AA-1B Trainer Handley Page Jetstream C-10A Handley Page Jetstream 200 Handley Page Jetstream T.1 (fuselage) Hawker Hunter FGA.9 (cockpit) Hawker Hunter GA.11 (cockpit) Hawker Hunter F.51 Hawker Hunter T.53 Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 (cockpit) Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.10 (cockpit) Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 (wreck) Hawker Siddeley HS.125-1B/522 (fus) Hawker Siddeley HS.748-266 (cockpit) Hiway Skytrike/Super Scorpion Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3A Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 (cockpit) Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 (cockpit) Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 (cockpit) Mainair Tri-Flyer Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea North American Harvard II (fuselage) Panavia Tornado F.2 (cockpit) Panavia Tornado F.3 Percival Prentice T.1 Percival P-57 Sea Prince T.1 Piper PA-23-160 Apache E-3 Robinson R-22 Beta Robinson R-22 Beta Saro Skeeter AOP.12 Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 (wreck) Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 Scottish Aviation Bulldog 120/125 Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.1 Shorts Tucano T.1 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.3A (cockpit) Slingsby Cadet TX.3 Slingsby Cadet TX.3 Slingsby Cadet TX.3 Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 Slingsby Prefect TX.1 Slingsby T.21B Sedburgh TX.1 Taylorcraft Plus D-1 Auster Mk.1 Taylorcraft Plus D-1 Auster Mk.1 Vickers Valetta (cockpit) Vickers Varsity T.1 (fuselage) Waco Hadrian Westland Dragonfly HR.5-1 (wreck) Westland Gazelle AH.1 Westland Gazelle AH.1 Westland Lynx HAS.3S(ICE) Westland Lynx HMA.8SRU Westland Scout AH.1 Westland Scout AH.1 (cockpit) Westland Scout AH.1 Westland Sea King HAS.6 Westland Sioux AH.1 Westland Sioux AH.1 Westland Wasp HAS.1 Westland Wessex HU.5 Westland Whirlwind HAR.1 Westland Whirlwind HAR.1 Westland Whirlwind HAR.7 Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 Whittaker MW-5K Sorcerer Whittaker M.W.8

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Photos 2022

Photos Rob Vogelaar

Key Features of the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Aeroventure:

1. Extensive Aircraft Collection:
   • The museum boasts an impressive collection of military and civilian aircraft, including aircraft from both World War II and the post-war period. Some of the most notable aircraft on display include a BAe Harrier, a Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer, English Electric Lightning and a Vulcan B2 bomber cockpit.
   • The museum also has several aircraft on static display, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to get up close to iconic planes that have played crucial roles in both civilian and military aviation history.
2. Military Aircraft:
   • One of the museum’s highlights is its collection of military aircraft, with a particular focus on aircraft used by the British Armed Forces. These include aircraft such as the SEPECAT Jaguar, the HS Buccaneer, and various Royal Air Force aircraft. The museum gives a detailed account of the role of these planes in various conflicts and operations.
   • A particularly notable aircraft is the Vulcan B2 bomber, one of the three main British V-bombers used in the Falkland War, which played an important role in the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrence strategy.
3. Civilian Aircraft:
   • The museum also features several civilian aircraft, reflecting the development of commercial aviation in the 20th century. The de Havilland DH.104 Dove, a airliner used by both the Royal Air Force and commercial airlines, is one of the major exhibits.
   • Visitors can explore how aircraft design evolved to meet the demands of passenger transport, from the early propeller-driven planes to the more modern jet aircraft that revolutionized air travel.
4. Exhibits and Displays:
   • There are also detailed exhibits on the RAF Finningley airbase, which was home to a variety of military aircraft during its operational life, including several that were stationed there during the Cold War.
5. Restoration Projects:
   • The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Aeroventure is also known for its restoration workshops, where volunteers and staff work to restore and maintain the museum’s aircraft. Visitors often have the opportunity to watch the restoration process in action, which adds an educational and hands-on element to the museum experience.
   • The museum has several ongoing restoration projects, and it is committed to preserving historic aircraft for future generations.
6. Aviation Memorabilia:
   • In addition to aircraft, the museum has an extensive collection of aviation memorabilia, including uniforms, photos, documents, and other artifacts that tell the story of aviation through the decades. These items provide historical context and a more personal view of the individuals who worked with these aircraft.

Photos Wouter Roerdink