The Jet Age Museum, located in Gloucester, is a tribute to the region’s pivotal role in the development of aviation, particularly the jet engine. It celebrates the history of flight with a focus on Gloucestershire’s significant contribution to the aerospace industry.
Jet Age Museum
+44 1452 260078
Saturday – Sunday and Bank Holidays 10:00 – 16:00
Free admission
Gift shop
The Jet Age Museum is based on Meteor Business Park on Cheltenham Road East on the north side of Gloucestershire Airport. Look for the traffic lights between the large white Dowty Safran building (3 flags on the roof) and Golden Castle Caravans. Turn into Meteor Business Park at the lights and the Museum gates will be on your right
Aircraft collection
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WS807 XW264 XD506 WK126 W4041 XA634/L XH903/G J7904 N5914 4X-FNA EE425 VW453 WF784 WL349 WH634 XE664 V6799/SD-X – G-AWZU – | Avro Vulcan B.2 (forward fuselage)
Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 British Aerospace Harrier T.2 (cockpit) de Havilland DH.115 Vampire T.11 (cockpit) English Electric Canberra TT.18 Gloster E28/39 (replica) Gloster Javelin FAW.4 Gloster Javelin FAW.9 Gloster Gamecock (replica) Gloster Gladiator II (frame) Gloster Meteor NF.13 Gloster Meteor F.3 (cockpit) Gloster Meteor T.7 Gloster Meteor T.7 Gloster Meteor T.7 Gloster Meteor F.8 Hawker Hunter F.8 (cockpit) Hawker Hurricane (replica) Hawker Typhoon (forward fuselage) Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 3B (forward fuselage) Horsa Glider (replica) |
Key Highlights Jet Age Museum
- Aircraft Exhibits:
- Gloster Meteor: The world’s first operational jet fighter, built by Gloster Aircraft Company, is a centerpiece of the Jet Age Museum.
- Gloster Javelin: A classic example of Britain’s Cold War-era aircraft.
- Cockpit Sections: Visitors can step inside restored cockpits of historic planes to experience what it was like for the pilots.
- Jet Engine History:
- Displays dedicated to Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine, showcasing his groundbreaking work that revolutionized aviation.
- Engine prototypes and models illustrating the evolution of jet propulsion.
- Aviation Memorabilia:
- Collections of uniforms, medals, photographs, and documents from aviation pioneers.
- Models and artifacts from World War II and beyond.
- Interactive Experiences:
- Opportunities to sit in cockpits of historic planes, including the Meteor and Hunter aircraft.
Pictures Marcel van Leeuwen