Musée de l’Aviation de Warluis

The Musée de l’Aviation de Warluis is a museum located near Beauvais in the Oise department of northern France. It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of aviation, with a particular focus on World War II and the role of aviation in the region. The museum offers a fascinating exploration of aviation history through its collection of artifacts, aircraft, and memorabilia.

Musée de l’Aviation de Warluis

Rue des Bruyères

60430 Warluis

France

http://museedelaviation-warluis.com

museedelaviation.warluis@gmail.com

+33  3 44 89 28 23

March 15 – October 31

  • Saturday – Sunday 14:00 – 18:00

Admission fee

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60 km North of Paris, 50 km from Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport,
5 km from Beauvais-Tillé Airport.

Aircraft collection

Nord N1101 Noralpha (Me108)
1117

122

573

253/132-QU

438

173/41-AL

184

3205

Aérospatiale SA341F Gazelle

Beechcraft C-45-3T Expeditor

Dassault Mirage 3E

Dassault Mirage F1CT

Fouga CM.170 Magister

Max Holste MH1521M Broussard

Nord N1101 Noralpha (Me108)

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub

Key Features of the Musée de l’Aviation de Warluis:

  1. Aircraft Displays:
    • The museum exhibits several restored aircraft from different eras, with an emphasis on World War II.
    • Includes fighter planes, bombers, and other aircraft types, some of which are rare or unique.
  2. Historical Artifacts:
    • A collection of aviation-related items, such as pilot uniforms, equipment, instruments, and aircraft parts.
    • Personal stories and objects that give insight into the lives of pilots and ground crew during wartime.
  3. Focus on Local History:
    • Highlights the role of the Beauvais region during World War II, including its airfields and the activities of Allied and Axis forces.
    • Explores the impact of the war on the local community.
  4. Educational Exhibits:
    • Detailed information on the development of aviation technology and the strategic importance of air power in the 20th century.
    • Panels and multimedia presentations that make the history accessible to visitors of all ages.
  5. Events and Activities:
    • The Musée de l’Aviation de Warluis may organize special events such as aviation-themed workshops, commemorative days, and lectures by historians.
  6. Atmospheric Location:
    • Set in a historic site, the museum’s ambiance contributes to the sense of stepping back in time to the days of early aviation and the wartime era.

Musée de l’Aviation de Warluis

At the end of the Second World War, in 1945, Beauvais was a city devastated by the air war. Heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe in the spring of 1940, the city was 50% destroyed. The Beauvais-Tillé airport, built in the 1930s and whose facilities were modernized by the German army, was then used by the Allies.
At that time, Jacques Maillard recovered pieces or parts of aircraft left on the ground, in the vicinity of the city. The teenager, who became a collector, later made aeronautics his profession and his passion. He founded the Beauvais-Tillé flying club in 1979.

Supported by enthusiasts, Jacques Maillard created, in 1995, the Musée de l’Aviation 1939-1945 in Warluis.
Installed in an aircraft hangar near the RN 1, the museum houses 8 fully reconstructed aircraft, 900 authentic pieces, 1.600 photographs and documents.