{"id":2935,"date":"2016-02-13T21:08:12","date_gmt":"2016-02-13T19:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=2935"},"modified":"2026-05-03T16:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T14:41:53","slug":"ulster-aviation-society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/ulster-aviation-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Ulster Aviation Society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ulster Aviation Society<\/strong> is a voluntary organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Northern Ireland\u2019s rich aviation history. Located at the former <strong>RAF<\/strong> airfield at <strong>Maze Long Kesh<\/strong>, near <strong>Lisburn<\/strong>, the society operates a large hangar that houses an impressive collection of <strong>historic aircraft<\/strong> and aviation-related artifacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ulster Aviation Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"color_15\">Gate 3 \u2013 Maze Long Kesh<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"color_15\">94-b Halftown Road<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long Kesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BT27 5RF Lisburn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/northern-ireland\/\">Northern Ireland<\/a> UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ulsteraviationsociety.org\">www.ulsteraviationsociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:bookvisit@ulsteraviationsociety.org\" data-auto-recognition=\"true\">bookvisit@ulsteraviationsociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitor page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulsteraviationsociety.org\/visit-hangars\">https:\/\/www.ulsteraviationsociety.org\/visit-hangars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All visits to the hangars by the public are organised at least <strong>2 weeks before potential visit<\/strong> date by <strong>PRIOR arrangement ONLY<\/strong> and are *FREE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\">There are 4 tour slots available daily (7 days) at 10.30am\/11am and 2pm\/2.30pm, and will last approximately 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"color_14\">Pleas<\/span>e do&nbsp;NOT just arrive out of the blue during a week day. You will be turned away! You&nbsp;MUST book first please as the hangars are not always open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\">An <a href=\"mailto:bookvisit@ulsteraviationsociety.org?subject=UAS Visit Pre-Booking\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">E-mailed<\/a>&nbsp;pre-booking MUST be made for all visits and we need the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;Date &amp; Time Slot preferred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Number of Family members that will be visiting with you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 your Car registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_8 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 your Contact Mobile Number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UlsterAviationSociety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ulsteraviationsociety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/instagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12554\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Located at the former WWII airfield at Long Kesh on the Halftown Road approximately 1 mile from Sprucefield, just outsite Lisburn<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d148310.4601749885!2d-6.237354475877668!3d54.492032795978155!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4861037304935da3%3A0xd55d9204544e3bce!2sUlster+Aviation+Society!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1455390263812\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/ulster-aviation-society\/air-and-space-18a-gyro-ei-cng\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2936\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Air-and-Space-18A-Gyro-EI-CNG-728x546.jpg\" alt=\"Air and Space 18A Gyro EI-CNG\" class=\"wp-image-2936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Air-and-Space-18A-Gyro-EI-CNG-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Air-and-Space-18A-Gyro-EI-CNG-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Air-and-Space-18A-Gyro-EI-CNG-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Air-and-Space-18A-Gyro-EI-CNG-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Air-and-Space-18A-Gyro-EI-CNG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air and Space 18A Gyro EI-CNG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>EI-BUO<br><br>XW222<br><br>202<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>EI-CNG<br><br>XM414\/101<br><br>ZD465\/55<br><br>XX286<br><br>XV361<br><br>XJ918<br><br>203<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>VP957<br><br>WZ549\/F<br><br>WF911<br><br>XH131<br><br>G-MJWS<br><br>G-BEHX<br><br>HB612<br><br>XA460\/768<br><br>(HS503)<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>218<br><br>WA634<br><br>JV482\/S-c<br><br>WN108\/033<br><br>XV361<br><br>XT864\/007<br><br>ZG771<br><br>WF122\/CU-575<br><br>G-CDUX<br><br>N80BA<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>G-RENT<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>XX530\/F<br><br>XZ389\/BL<br><br>WG768<br><br>G-BDBS<br><br>G-36-1<br><br>G-BTUC<br><br>ZF378<br><br>P7823\/TM-F<br><br>G-AVCS<br><br>G-MZHM<br><br>XZ666<br><br>XW222<br><br>XV136\/X<br><br>XV701 N\/64<br><br>XR517\/N<\/td><td>Aero Composite Sea Hawker<br><br>Aerospatiale Puma HC.1<br><br>Aerospatiale SA316B Alouette 3<br><br>Aerosport Scamp A<br><br>Air and Space 18A Gyro<br><br>BAC Jet Provost T.3A<br><br>BAe Harrier GR.9<br><br>BAe Hawk T.1A<br><br>Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B<br><br>Bristol Sycamore HR.14<br><br>Cessna FR172H<br><br>Chargus Cyclone Hang glider<br><br>de Havilland Devon C.2 (cockpit)<br><br>de Havilland Vampire T.11<br><br>English Electric Canberra B.2 (cockpit)<br><br>English Electric Canberra PR.9<br><br>Eurowing Goldwing<br><br>Evans VP-2<br><br>Fairchild F24W41A Argus<br><br>Fairey Gannet ECM.6\/AS.4<br><br>Fairey Swordfish IV<br><br>Ferguson Flyer 1911 (replica)<br><br>Fieseler Fi 103 V-1 Flying bomb<br><br>Fouga CM170 Magister<br><br>Gloster Meteor T.7 (mod)<br><br>Grumman Wildcat FM-1<br><br>Hawker Sea Hawk FB.3<br><br>Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B<br><br>McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1<br><br>Panavia Tornado Gr.4<br><br>Percival Sea Prince T.1<br><br>Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six<br><br>Pitts S-1A Special<br><br>Quicksilver Ultralight<br><br>Robinson R22B<br><br>Rogallo Hang glider<br><br>Rotec Rally 2-B microlight<br><br>Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1<br><br>SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1<br><br>Short Brothers SB.5<br><br>Shorts SD-330<br><br>Short SB.4 Sherpa<br><br>Shorts Tucano T.1<br><br>Shorts Tucano T.1<br><br>Supermarine Spitfire Mk.2a (replica)<br><br>Taylorcraft Auster A.61 Terrier 1<br><br>Team Hi-Max 1700 microlight<br><br>Westland Lynx AH.7<br><br>Westland Puma HC.1<br><br>Westland Scout AH.1<br><br>Westland Sea King HAS.6<br><br>Westland Wessex HC.2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bristol-Sycamore-HR.14-XJ918-8190M-RAF-728x484.jpg\" alt=\"Bristol Sycamore HR.14 XJ918\/8190M RAF\" class=\"wp-image-26990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bristol-Sycamore-HR.14-XJ918-8190M-RAF-728x484.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bristol-Sycamore-HR.14-XJ918-8190M-RAF-420x279.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bristol-Sycamore-HR.14-XJ918-8190M-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bristol-Sycamore-HR.14-XJ918-8190M-RAF-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bristol-Sycamore-HR.14-XJ918-8190M-RAF-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bristol Sycamore HR.14 XJ918\/8190M RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Short Brothers SB.5 WG768 RAF, Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, UK\" class=\"wp-image-26966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Short Brothers SB.5 WG768 RAF | Rob Vogelaar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Short Brothers SB.5 WG768 RAF, Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, UK\" class=\"wp-image-26967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Short-Brothers-SB.5-WG768-RAF-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Short Brothers SB.5 WG768 RAF comes from RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford, UK | Rob Vogelaar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ulster Aviation Society<\/strong> have aircraft and vehicles within their Heritage collection and Aviation Museum, housed within two Second World War hangars at <strong>Maze Long Kesh<\/strong>, outside Lisburn.<br>Their Heritage collection contains everything from vintage WWII fighters through Cold War-era fast jets, Shorts-designed &amp; built aircraft, civilian aircraft, plus military helicopters, engines, artefacts, specialist aviation-themed rooms from First World War, Second World War, Aldergrove Airport, Radio Room, Air Crew Life Support, Polish Aircrew, <strong>Royal Observer Corps<\/strong>, extensive aviation library, plus rare aviation reference materials, all with strong links to aviation within the island of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-Mod-WA634-RAF-728x484.jpg\" alt=\"Gloster Meteor T.7 (Mod) WA634 RAF\" class=\"wp-image-26998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-Mod-WA634-RAF-728x484.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-Mod-WA634-RAF-420x279.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-Mod-WA634-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-Mod-WA634-RAF-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-Mod-WA634-RAF-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gloster Meteor T.7 (Mod) WA634 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Collection Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ulster Aviation Society has a diverse range of aircraft, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Military Aircraft<\/strong>: A restored <strong>Spitfire replica<\/strong>, <strong>Hawker Sea Hawk<\/strong>, and <strong>BAe Harrier jump jet<\/strong> are some notable examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civil Aviation<\/strong>: Displays include smaller planes like the <strong>Cessna 150<\/strong> and other general aviation aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helicopters<\/strong>: Includes examples like the <strong>Westland Lynx<\/strong> and other rotorcraft used in military and civilian roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold War Relics<\/strong>: Aircraft like the <strong>English Electric Canberra<\/strong> reflect Northern Ireland\u2019s role during this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preservation Efforts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The society relies heavily on volunteers and donations to restore and maintain aircraft, often conducting extensive work to ensure these historical machines are preserved for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ulster Aviation Society<\/strong> is a must-visit destination for anyone with an interest in aviation history, offering a fascinating and hands-on experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ulster Aviation Society is a voluntary organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Northern Ireland\u2019s rich aviation history. 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