{"id":4029,"date":"2016-03-19T15:32:04","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T13:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4029"},"modified":"2026-09-23T21:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T19:59:39","slug":"dumfries-galloway-aviation-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/dumfries-galloway-aviation-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Dumfries &#038; Galloway Aviation Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum<\/strong>, located near the town of Dumfries in <strong>Scotland<\/strong>. Housed in the restored <strong>control tower of the former RAF Dumfries<\/strong>, the museum boasts an extensive collection of aircraft, engines, and memorabilia spanning the history of <strong>aviation<\/strong>, with a special focus on Scotland\u2019s contribution to flight and World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dumfries &amp; Galloway Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Former Control Tower, Heathhall Industrial Estate<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Dumfries <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Scotland DG1 3PH<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@dumfriesaviationmuseum.com\">info@dumfriesaviationmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">+44 1387 251623<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">April &#8211; October<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">The Museum is closed for the winter season from 1st November, but admission is possible most Saturdays<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DumfriesAviationMuseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">The <strong>Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum<\/strong> 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).<br><br>From Dumfries town centre, the direction is via the town&#8217;s Edinburgh Road, the A701.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d302785.2964216447!2d-3.857519509651048!3d55.090835190446064!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xa8960f9af8dd6902!2sDumfries+and+Galloway+Aviation+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1458394127150\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/dumfries-galloway-aviation-museum\/gloster-meteor-t-7-wl375\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4031\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Gloster-Meteor-T.7-WL375.jpg\" alt=\"Gloster Meteor T.7 WL375 RAF\" class=\"wp-image-4031\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>G-AHAT<br>\u00a0<br>WJ880<br>\u00a0<br>Q497<br>\u00a0<br>XP557\/72<br>\u00a0<br>WA756<br>\u00a0<br>318\/8-NY<br>\u00a0<br>XD547<br>\u00a0<br>WD386<br>\u00a0<br>ZF584<br>\u00a0<br>XL497\/041<br>\u00a0<br>68-0060<br>\u00a0<br>WL375<br>\u00a0<br>WT746<br>\u00a0<br>XT280<br>\u00a0<br>G-ARPP<br>\u00a0<br>G-AWZJ<br>\u00a0<br>FT-36<br>\u00a0<br>G-MMIX<br>\u00a0<br>54-005\/HA<br>\u00a0<br>35075\/16-40<br>\u00a0<br>XX483\/562<br>\u00a0<br>XM285<br>\u00a0<br>XZ390\/DM<br>\u00a0<br>P7540<br>\u00a0<br>&#8211;<br>\u00a0<br>XZ222<br><br>XV699\/823<br><br>XP190<br>\u00a0<br>XT236<br>\u00a0<br>XT486<\/td><td>Auster J1\/N Alpha (frame)<br>\u00a0<br>BAC Canberra T.4 (nose)<br>\u00a0<br>BAC Canberra T.4 (fuselage)<br>\u00a0<br>BAC Jet Provost T.4<br>\u00a0<br>Bristol Sycamore 3<br>\u00a0<br>Dassault Mystere IVA<br>\u00a0<br>de Havilland DH.115 Vampire T.11<br>\u00a0<br>de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10<br>\u00a0<br>English Electric Lightning F.53<br>\u00a0<br>Fairey Gannet AEW.3<br>\u00a0<br>General Dynamics F-111E (cockpit)<br>\u00a0<br>Gloster Meteor T.7<br>\u00a0<br>Hawker Hunter F.4<br>\u00a0<br>Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B (nose)<br>\u00a0<br>Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C (cockpit)<br>\u00a0<br>Hawker Siddeley Trident 3B-101 (fuselage)<br>\u00a0<br>Lockheed T-33A<br>\u00a0<br>MBA Tiger Cub 440<br><br>North American F-100D Super Sabre<br>\u00a0<br>SAAB J35A Draken<br>\u00a0<br>Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.1 (cockpit)<br>\u00a0<br>Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 (cockpit)<br>\u00a0<br>SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1<br>\u00a0<br>Supermarine Spitfire IIa (parts)<br>\u00a0<br>Supermarine Spitfire (full scale model)<br>\u00a0<br>Westland Lynx AH.7<br><br>Westland Sea King UH.5<br><br>Westland Scout AH.1<br>\u00a0<br>Westland Sioux AH.1<br>\u00a0<br>Westland Wessex HU.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authentic circa 1942 control tower holds one of the finest displays of aviation related engines in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong> <strong>Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A wide range of military and civilian aircraft on display, including:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>De Havilland Vampire<\/strong>, one of Britain\u2019s first jet fighters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BAC Jet Provost<\/strong>, a training aircraft used by the RAF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Westland Wessex<\/strong> Helicopter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several aircraft wreckage exhibits, with histories of their recovery and restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restored RAF Dumfries Control Tower:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The heart of the museum, where visitors can explore the operations and life of RAF personnel during the airfield\u2019s active years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentic wartime equipment and displays detailing the airfield\u2019s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engines and Technology:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An impressive array of aircraft engines, including Merlin, Bristol Hercules, and other iconic models from aviation history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays showcasing advancements in aviation technology and engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Stories and Memorabilia:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artifacts from local airmen and squadrons, including uniforms, logbooks, medals, and photographs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stories of Scottish aviators who served during the world wars and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Exhibits:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opportunities for visitors to sit in cockpits and experience the feel of being inside vintage aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational displays about navigation, communications, and aircraft maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memorial Room:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dedicated space honoring the memory of those who served at RAF Dumfries and other nearby airfields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commemorations for airmen and women who lost their lives in service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, located near the town of Dumfries in Scotland. 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