Museum of Berkshire Aviation
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Key Facts
| Location: | Woodley, Berkshire |
| SatNav: | RG5 4UE |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 11 |
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.
Directions
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
Visiting
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:
See official website for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
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| Miles Student 2 G-MIOO | Student fuselage side-view |
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| Miles Martinet TT.1 MS902 | Another view of the Martinet rebuild |
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
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| - | Broburn Wanderlust glider | - | Complete | Displayed |
| G-ALMN | EoN Primary glider | G-ALMN | Complete | Displayed |
| G-ALJZ | EoN Olympia | G-ALJZ | Complete | Displayed |
| XG883 | Fairey Gannet T.5 | XG883 | Complete | Displayed |
| XJ389 | Fairey Jet Gyrodyne | XJ389 | Complete | Displayed |
| G-APWA | Handley Page Herald 100 | G-APWA | Complete | Displayed |
| - | McBroom hang-glider | - | Complete | Displayed |
| ‘L6906′ | Miles Magister I | ? | Complete | Displayed |
| MS902 | Miles Martinet TT.1 | TF-SHC | Complete | Displayed |
| G-MIOO | Miles M.100 Student 2 | G-APLK | Complete | Displayed |
| G-BAMK | Cameron D-96 | G-BAMK | Gondola | Displayed |
More Information
Museum of Berkshire Aviation, Mohawk Way (off Bader Way), Woodley, near Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UE. Tel: 0118 9448089. Website: Museum of Berkshire Aviation.
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| Mamba engine from a Gannet | Missile guidance system |
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| Fairey Jet Gyrodyne XJ389 | Front view of the Jet Gyrodyne |
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| Rear view of the Jet Gyrodyne | Miles Magister I ‘L6906′ |
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| Left side of the main display area | Broburn Wanderlust fuselage |
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| Upper display area | Miles M.52 windtunnel model |
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| H.P. Herald 100 G-APWA | Fairey Gannet T.5 XG883 |
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| The Herald is next to the display hangar | The Herald is open for visitors |
26 March 2010 5:03 pm | Last Updated 1 August 2010 9:24 am | 
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