{"id":3967,"date":"2016-03-16T21:02:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T19:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=3967"},"modified":"2025-03-29T22:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T20:39:16","slug":"solent-sky-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Solent Sky Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong> is located in <strong>Southampton<\/strong>, Hampshire, England, and is dedicated to the history of aviation in the <strong>Solent region<\/strong> and the wider maritime and aviation history of the area. The museum houses a fascinating collection of <strong>historic aircraft<\/strong> that played important roles in both <strong>civilian and military aviation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\"><strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Albert Road South<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Southampton SO14 3FR<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solentsky.org\">https:\/\/www.solentsky.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@spitfireonline.co.uk\">aviation@spitfireonline.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+44 23 8063 5830<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/solentskymuseum\/\" 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:\/\/twitter.com\/SpitfireSolent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1512 noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\" class=\"wp-image-1512\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d322098.96752027294!2d-1.6722470067904838!3d50.897848!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x17f590e9fb40a707!2sSolent+Sky!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1458154757933\" 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\/solent-sky-museum\/overview-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11579\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/overview-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/overview-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/overview-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/overview-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/overview-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/overview-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>C4451<p><\/p>\n<p>ZH763<\/p>\n<p>G-ALZE<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>BB-807<\/p>\n<p>WM571<\/p>\n<p>XD596<\/p>\n<p>U-1215<\/p>\n<p>XK740<\/p>\n<p>XJ571\/242<\/p>\n<p>G-ADZW<\/p>\n<p>XL770<\/p>\n<p>G-APOI<\/p>\n<p>TG263<\/p>\n<p>VH-BRC<\/p>\n<p>XN246<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>N248<\/p>\n<p>PK683<\/p>\n<p>XF114 (G-SWIF)<\/p>\n<p>W2718<\/p>\n<p>N546<\/p><\/td><td>Avro 504J<p><\/p>\n<p>BAC1-11-539GL (fuselage)<\/p>\n<p>Britten Norman BN-1F Finibee<\/p>\n<p>Cody British Army Aeroplane No.1<\/p>\n<p>De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth<\/p>\n<p>De Havilland Sea Venom FAW.22<\/p>\n<p>De Havilland Vampire T.11<\/p>\n<p>De Havilland (FW Emmen) DH-115 Vampire T.55<\/p>\n<p>Folland Gnat F.1<\/p>\n<p>De Havilland DH-110 Sea Vixen FAW.2<\/p>\n<p>Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea (replica)<\/p>\n<p>Saro Skeeter AOP.12<\/p>\n<p>Saro (Saunders-Roe) Skeeter 8<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"st\">Saunders-Roe SR.\/A.1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Short S-25 Sandringham IV<\/p>\n<p>Slingsby Cadet TX.3<\/p>\n<p>Slingsby T.31<\/p>\n<p>SUMPAC man-powered aircraft<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine S.6A<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Spitfire F.24<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Swift F.7<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Walrus I<\/p>\n<p>Wight Quadraplane (replica)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\"><strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong><\/span> located near Ocean Village, is dedicated to telling the incredible story of aviation in the Solent area. At the museum many of the planes that made Southampton famous are on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/solent-sky-museum-southampton-uk\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11580\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Solent Sky Museum Southampton UK\" class=\"wp-image-11580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-2-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-2.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/enterance-solent-sky-museum-southampton-uk\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11581\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Enterance Solent Sky Museum Southampton UK\" class=\"wp-image-11581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Solent-Sky-Museum-Southampton-UK.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/avro-504j-c4451-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11582\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Avro 504J C4451 RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-3.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Avro 504J C4451 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/avro-504j-c4451-raf-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11583\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Avro 504J C4451 RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Avro-504J-C4451-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Avro 504J C4451 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/britten-norman-bn-1f-g-alze-solent-sky-museum-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11584\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Britten-Norman-BN-1F-G-ALZE-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x506.jpg\" alt=\"Britten Norman BN-1F G-ALZE, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Britten-Norman-BN-1F-G-ALZE-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x506.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Britten-Norman-BN-1F-G-ALZE-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-240x167.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Britten-Norman-BN-1F-G-ALZE-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-420x292.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Britten-Norman-BN-1F-G-ALZE-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Britten-Norman-BN-1F-G-ALZE-Solent-Sky-Museum-2.jpg 1608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Britten Norman BN-1F G-ALZE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/de-havilland-fw-emmen-dh-115-vampire-t-55-u-1215-swiss-air-force-solent-sky-museum-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11585\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"De Havilland (FW Emmen) DH-115 Vampire T.55 U-1215 Swiss Air Force, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-2.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/de-havilland-fw-emmen-dh-115-vampire-t-55-u-1215-swiss-air-force-solent-sky-museum-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11586\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"De Havilland (FW Emmen) DH-115 Vampire T.55 U-1215 Swiss Air Force, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-FW-Emmen-DH-115-Vampire-T.55-U-1215-Swiss-Air-Force-Solent-Sky-Museum-3.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>De Havilland (FW Emmen) DH-115 Vampire T.55 U-1215 Swiss Air Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/de-havilland-dh-82a-tiger-moth-bb-807-raf-solent-sky-museum-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11587\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH.82A-Tiger-Moth-BB-807-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth BB-807 RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH.82A-Tiger-Moth-BB-807-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH.82A-Tiger-Moth-BB-807-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH.82A-Tiger-Moth-BB-807-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH.82A-Tiger-Moth-BB-807-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH.82A-Tiger-Moth-BB-807-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth BB-807 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/de-havilland-dh-110-sea-vixen-faw-2-xj571-242-fleet-air-arm-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH-110-Sea-Vixen-FAW.2-XJ571-242-Fleet-Air-Arm-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x499.jpg\" alt=\"De Havilland DH-110 Sea Vixen FAW.2 XJ571\/242 Fleet Air Arm, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH-110-Sea-Vixen-FAW.2-XJ571-242-Fleet-Air-Arm-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x499.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH-110-Sea-Vixen-FAW.2-XJ571-242-Fleet-Air-Arm-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x164.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH-110-Sea-Vixen-FAW.2-XJ571-242-Fleet-Air-Arm-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x288.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH-110-Sea-Vixen-FAW.2-XJ571-242-Fleet-Air-Arm-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x411.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/De-Havilland-DH-110-Sea-Vixen-FAW.2-XJ571-242-Fleet-Air-Arm-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1609w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>De Havilland DH-110 Sea Vixen FAW.2 XJ571\/242 Fleet Air Arm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/delta-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11589\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/delta-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"delta, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/delta-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/delta-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/delta-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/delta-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/delta-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>delta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/folland-gnat-f-1-xk740-raf-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11590\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Folland-Gnat-F.1-XK740-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Folland Gnat F.1 XK740 RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Folland-Gnat-F.1-XK740-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Folland-Gnat-F.1-XK740-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Folland-Gnat-F.1-XK740-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Folland-Gnat-F.1-XK740-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Folland-Gnat-F.1-XK740-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Folland Gnat F.1 XK740 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/mignet-hm-14-flying-flea-replica-g-adzw-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11591\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mignet-HM.14-Flying-Flea-replica-G-ADZW-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea (replica) G-ADZW, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mignet-HM.14-Flying-Flea-replica-G-ADZW-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mignet-HM.14-Flying-Flea-replica-G-ADZW-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mignet-HM.14-Flying-Flea-replica-G-ADZW-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mignet-HM.14-Flying-Flea-replica-G-ADZW-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Mignet-HM.14-Flying-Flea-replica-G-ADZW-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea (replica) G-ADZW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/nasa-astronaut-jack-schmitt-apollo-17-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/NASA-Astronaut-Jack-Schmitt-Apollo-17-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x630.jpg\" alt=\"Space suit NASA Astronaut Jack Schmitt Apollo 17, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/NASA-Astronaut-Jack-Schmitt-Apollo-17-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/NASA-Astronaut-Jack-Schmitt-Apollo-17-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/NASA-Astronaut-Jack-Schmitt-Apollo-17-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/NASA-Astronaut-Jack-Schmitt-Apollo-17-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/NASA-Astronaut-Jack-Schmitt-Apollo-17-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1074w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Short S-25 Sandringham IV VH-BRC Ansett Flying Boat Services\" class=\"wp-image-11596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-2-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-2.jpg 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alt=\"Short S-25 Sandringham IV VH-BRC Ansett Flying Boat Services, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-Solent-Sky-Museum5-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-Solent-Sky-Museum5-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-Solent-Sky-Museum5-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-Solent-Sky-Museum5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Short-S-25-Sandringham-IV-VH-BRC-Ansett-Flying-Boat-Services-Solent-Sky-Museum5.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Short S-25 Sandringham IV VH-BRC Ansett Flying Boat Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/slingsby-cadet-tx-3-xn246-air-cadets-raf-solent-sky-museum-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11599\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-Cadet-TX.3-XN246-Air-Cadets-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Slingsby Cadet TX.3 XN246 Air Cadets RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-Cadet-TX.3-XN246-Air-Cadets-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-Cadet-TX.3-XN246-Air-Cadets-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-2-240x160.jpg 240w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-T.38-Grasshopper-TX.1-WZ753-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Slingsby T.38 Grasshopper TX.1 WZ753 RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-T.38-Grasshopper-TX.1-WZ753-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-T.38-Grasshopper-TX.1-WZ753-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-T.38-Grasshopper-TX.1-WZ753-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-T.38-Grasshopper-TX.1-WZ753-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Slingsby-T.38-Grasshopper-TX.1-WZ753-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Slingsby T.38 Grasshopper TX.1 WZ753 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/sumpac-man-powered-aircraft-solent-sky-museum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11602\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SUMPAC-man-powered-aircraft-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"SUMPAC man-powered aircraft, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SUMPAC-man-powered-aircraft-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/SUMPAC-man-powered-aircraft-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, 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href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/solent-sky-museum\/supermarine-s-6a-n248-raf-8\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11605\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Supermarine-S.6A-N248-RAF-8-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Supermarine S.6A N248 RAF, Solent Sky Museum\" class=\"wp-image-11605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Supermarine-S.6A-N248-RAF-8-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Supermarine-S.6A-N248-RAF-8-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Supermarine-S.6A-N248-RAF-8-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Supermarine-S.6A-N248-RAF-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Supermarine-S.6A-N248-RAF-8.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, 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class=\"wp-image-11608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Wight-Quadraplane-replica-N546-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Wight-Quadraplane-replica-N546-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Wight-Quadraplane-replica-N546-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Wight-Quadraplane-replica-N546-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Wight-Quadraplane-replica-N546-RAF-Solent-Sky-Museum.jpg 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wight Quadraplane (replica) N546 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Solent Sky Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum houses a fascinating collection of <strong>historic air race aircraft<\/strong> that played important roles in both <strong>civilian and military aviation<\/strong>. The exhibits cover a range of periods, from <strong>early aviation pioneers<\/strong> to the <strong>Second World War<\/strong> and beyond. Some of the key aircraft on display include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supermarine Spitfire<\/strong>: A legendary British fighter aircraft used during World War II. The museum has a model of this iconic aircraft, and its connection to the <strong>Supermarine factory<\/strong> in Southampton makes it a key part of the museum&#8217;s collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supermarine S.6B<\/strong>: A racing seaplane developed by Supermarine, which set the <strong>world speed record<\/strong> for aircraft on water in 1931.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fairey Swordfish<\/strong>: A biplane torpedo bomber used by the Royal Navy during WWII, particularly notable for its role in the <strong>attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto<\/strong> and the sinking of the <strong>Bismarck<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Sunderland<\/strong>: A British <strong>flying boat<\/strong> used by the Royal Air Force during WWII for reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime patrol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solent (Supermarine)<\/strong>: The museum features a <strong>model of the Supermarine Solent flying boat<\/strong>, which was a civil aircraft designed and built in Southampton for commercial flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Supermarine Connection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <span class=\"txt\"><strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong><\/span> places particular emphasis on <strong>Supermarine Aviation<\/strong>, a company that became famous for its development of the <strong>Supermarine Spitfire<\/strong>. This aircraft played a crucial role in the <strong>Battle of Britain<\/strong> and is one of the most iconic aircraft in British history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum showcases the history of <strong>Supermarine&#8217;s founder, R.J. Mitchell<\/strong>, and his contribution to aviation, including the development of <strong>the Spitfire<\/strong> and other significant aircraft. This is an especially important part of the museum\u2019s collection due to Southampton\u2019s connection to Supermarine, which was headquartered in the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flying Boats and Maritime Aviation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A significant portion of the museum&#8217;s collection is dedicated to <strong>flying boats<\/strong>, which were a key part of both <strong>civil aviation<\/strong> and <strong>military operations<\/strong> during the early and mid-20th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Short Sunderland<\/strong> flying boat is one of the museum\u2019s most prominent exhibits, and the museum also has a <strong>model of the flying boat Solent<\/strong>, used by British Overseas Airways Corporation (<strong>BOAC<\/strong>) for passenger travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong> highlights the role of <strong>Southampton Docks<\/strong> as a major hub for flying boat operations and the development of seaplane technology, with numerous flying boats operating from the Solent during the <strong>1930s and 1940s<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Exhibits and Displays<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum has a variety of <strong>interactive displays<\/strong> to engage visitors, including <strong>cockpits<\/strong>, <strong>flight simulators<\/strong>, and videos that demonstrate the history of aviation in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also <strong>models<\/strong>, <strong>posters<\/strong>, and other artifacts related to aviation history, providing a deeper understanding of the technical developments and historical significance of the aircraft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Memorabilia and Artifacts<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <span class=\"txt\"><strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong><\/span>&#8216;s extensive collection of <strong>aviation memorabilia<\/strong> includes <strong>uniforms<\/strong>, <strong>medals<\/strong>, <strong>documents<\/strong>, and <strong>personal items<\/strong> that belonged to aircrew members and others involved in aviation. This collection offers a personal insight into the experiences of those who flew and worked in aviation during the <strong>First and Second World Wars<\/strong> and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can also explore the development of aviation from its early years, with detailed exhibitions that chart the milestones in both <strong>military and civilian aviation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Role of Southampton in Aviation History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Solent Sky Museum<\/strong> also explores Southampton&#8217;s significant role in the development of aviation. <strong>Southampton Docks<\/strong> was a major location for the production and testing of early flying boats, and the museum showcases the importance of the local area to both the civil and military aviation industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>flying boat services<\/strong> operated from the Solent region were some of the first long-distance air routes, and Southampton was an important hub for transatlantic flights before the advent of larger land-based passenger planes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos Rob Vogelaar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Solent Sky Museum is located in Southampton, Hampshire, England, and is dedicated to the history of aviation in the Solent region and the wider&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3967","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3967"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3967\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35268,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3967\/revisions\/35268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}