What's Here:

Located on the edge of the former Woodley airfield, the museum tells the story of aviation in Berkshire, including local manufacturers Fairey and Miles. Herald G-APWA is maintained by the The Herald Society and open to the public on occasions. Although small, the museum is well-lit and packed with interesting exhibits and displays. The history of the Miles Aircraft Company is clearly traced, and the activities of the Fairey Company at Woodley are portrayed through words and photographs. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Location:

Off Mohawk Way in Woodley, near Reading, Berkshire. From Junction 10 of the M4 join the A329(M) towards Reading. Take the Woodley exit off the A329(M) and turn right and right again to get onto Bader Way. From Bader Way turn right at the first roundabout, onto Mohawk Way. The entrance to the museum is only a short distance along on the right hand side. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Opening Hours:

Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, 25 March to 29 October; Wednesday and Sunday 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm, 6 November to 19 March.

Admission:

£3.00 adults, £2.00 children and OAPs, £8 families.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.

Contacts:

Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Mohawk Way (off Bader Way), Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 4UE. Tel: 0118 9448089. Website: Museum of Berkshire Aviation.

Miles Student 2 G-MIOO	Student fuselage side-view
Miles Martinet TT.1 MS902	Another view of the Martinet rebuild

List of Aircraft Exhibits:

Mamba engine from a Gannet	Missile guidance system
Fairey Jet Gyrodyne XJ389	Front view of the Jet Gyrodyne
Rear view of the Jet Gyrodyne	Miles Magister I 'L6906'
Left side of the main display area	Broburn Wanderlust fuselage
Upper display area	Miles M.52 windtunnel model
H.P. Herald 100 G-APWA	Fairey Gannet T.5 XG883
The Herald is next to the display hangar	The Herald is open for visitors