The Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, located near the town of Dumfries in Scotland. Housed in the restored control tower of the former RAF Dumfries, the museum boasts an extensive collection of aircraft, engines, and memorabilia spanning the history of aviation, with a special focus on Scotland’s contribution to flight and World War II.
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Former Control Tower, Heathhall Industrial Estate
Dumfries
Scotland DG1 3PH
www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com
info@dumfriesaviationmuseum.com
April – October
- Wednesday 11:00 – 16:00
- Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
July & August
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 – 16:00
- Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
The Museum is closed for the winter season from 1st November, but admission is possible most Saturdays
Admission fee
Gift shop
The Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum is situated on the Heathhall Industrial Estate, Heathhall, Dumfries, and is easily accessed from the A75 Dumfries bypass from the A701 roundabout (road signage is in operation from this roundabout).
From Dumfries town centre, the direction is via the town’s Edinburgh Road, the A701.
Aircraft collection
| G-AHAT WJ880 Q497 XP557/72 WA756 318/8-NY XD547 WD386 ZF584 XL497/041 68-0060 WL375 WT746 XT280 G-ARPP G-AWZJ FT-36 G-MMIX 54-005/HA 35075/16-40 XX483/562 XM285 XZ390/DM P7540 – XT236 XT486 | Auster J1/N Alpha (frame) BAC Canberra T.4 (nose) BAC Canberra T.4 (fuselage) BAC Jet Provost T.4 Bristol Sycamore 3 Dassault Mystere IVA de Havilland DH.115 Vampire T.11 de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 English Electric Lightning F.53 Fairey Gannet AEW.3 General Dynamics F-111E (cockpit) Gloster Meteor T.7 Hawker Hunter F.4 Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B (nose) Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C (cockpit) Hawker Siddeley Trident 3B-101 (fuselage) Lockheed T-33A MBA Tiger Cub 440 North American F-100D Super Sabre SAAB J35A Draken Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.1 (cockpit) Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 (cockpit) SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 Supermarine Spitfire IIa (parts) Supermarine Spitfire (full scale model) Westland Sioux AH.1 Westland Wessex HU.5 |
Authentic circa 1942 control tower holds one of the finest displays of aviation related engines in the UK.
Key Highlights Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
- Aircraft Collection:
- A wide range of military and civilian aircraft on display, including:
- De Havilland Vampire, one of Britain’s first jet fighters.
- BAC Jet Provost, a training aircraft used by the RAF.
- Westland Wessex Helicopter
- Several aircraft wreckage exhibits, with histories of their recovery and restoration.
- Restored RAF Dumfries Control Tower:
- The heart of the museum, where visitors can explore the operations and life of RAF personnel during the airfield’s active years.
- Authentic wartime equipment and displays detailing the airfield’s history.
- Engines and Technology:
- An impressive array of aircraft engines, including Merlin, Bristol Hercules, and other iconic models from aviation history.
- Displays showcasing advancements in aviation technology and engineering.
- Personal Stories and Memorabilia:
- Artifacts from local airmen and squadrons, including uniforms, logbooks, medals, and photographs.
- Stories of Scottish aviators who served during the world wars and beyond.
- Interactive Exhibits:
- Opportunities for visitors to sit in cockpits and experience the feel of being inside vintage aircraft.
- Educational displays about navigation, communications, and aircraft maintenance.
- Memorial Room:
- A dedicated space honoring the memory of those who served at RAF Dumfries and other nearby airfields.
- Commemorations for airmen and women who lost their lives in service.