RAF Millom Aviation & Military Museum
Key Facts
| Location: | Millom, Cumbria |
| SatNav: | LA18 4JP |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 22 |
| Status: | Closed |
What’s Here
A small museum was operated by the South Copeland Aviation Group in co-operation with HM Prison Service. The museum displayed the history of RAF Millom and its wartime Mountain Rescue Team. A collection of aero engines and the smaller aircraft was accommodated in a second building.
Unfortunately, in 2010 the museum ran into severe financial difficulties and was unable to pay its debts. It was unable to negotiate with the Prison Service a further lease on the buildings it occupied and was subsequently forced to close.
Directions
On the Bankhead Estate, North Lane, Haverigg – adjacent to HM Prison Haverigg, Cumbria. Follow the signs for Haverigg Prison and then leave the A5093 at the indicated turn-off for the museum. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
This museum officially closed permanently on 1 September 2010.
Admission:
Not applicable.
Amenities:
Not applicable.
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| The front gate to the museum (photo, Jeremy Briggs) |
The display in Hut 5 (photo, Jeremy Briggs) |
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List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
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| WN516 | Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 | WN516 | Cockpit | Displayed |
| XD425 | De Havilland Vampire T.11 | XD425 | Fuselage | Displayed |
| XK637 | De Havilland Vampire T.11 | XK637 | Complete | Displayed |
| WD377 | DHC Chipmunk T.10 | WD377 | Cockpit | Displayed |
| WD889 | Fairey Firefly AS.5 | WD889 | Cockpit | Displayed |
| VT409 | Fairey Firefly AS.6 | VT409 | Rear Cockpit | Displayed |
| 100502 | Focke Achgelis Fa 330 | 100502 | Complete | Displayed |
| ‘WF714′ | Gloster Meteor F.8 | ? | Nose | Displayed |
| - | Hawker Siddeley H.S.748 | - | Cockpit | Displayed |
| XN597 | Hunting Jet Provost T.3 | XN597 | Cockpit | Displayed |
| ZE352 | McDonnell Douglas F-4J(UK) Phantom | ZE352 | Nose | Displayed |
| ‘G-ADRX’ | Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea | ? | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Mignet HM.280 Military Flea | ? | Complete | Displayed |
| AMW | Olympia 28 | AMW | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Panavia Tornado GR.1 (cockpit) | - | Cockpit | Displayed |
| G-ARDG | Edgar Percival EP.9 Prospector | G-ARDG | Cockpit | Displayed |
| G-PLAH | Scottish Aviation Jetstream 31 | G-PLAH | Complete | Displayed |
| G-SSWO | Short 360 | G-SSWO | Fuselage | Displayed |
| G-BIHN | Skyship 500 | G-BIHN | Complete | Displayed |
| WK198 | Supermarine Swift F.4 | WK198 | Fuselage | Displayed |
| XM660 | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 | XM660 | Complete | Displayed |
| XN298 | Westland Whirlwind HAS.9 | XN298 | Complete | Displayed |
Many exhibits were on loan to the museum and following the closure these were returned. The remaining exhibits were publicly auctioned off in January 2011.
More Information
The former official address was: RAF Millom Museum, Unit 2, Devonshire Road Industrial Estate, Devonshire Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JP.
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| HM.14 Flying Flea ‘G-ADRX’ (photo, Jeremy Briggs) |
HM.280 Military Flea (photo, Jeremy Briggs) |
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| Whirlwind HAS.7 XM660 (photo, Jeremy Briggs) |
Side view of the Whirlwind (photo, Jeremy Briggs) |
26 March 2010 4:46 pm | Last Updated 30 August 2011 6:06 pm | 6 Comments
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By Chris Fenton, 30 July 2010 @ 11:07 am
The work of this museum and others like it is invaluable in keeping in mind the sacrifice of those who bought our freedom, some paying for it with their lives. Sponsors should be aware of the help they are giving to allow memories to be healed, where no other help is available.
By Janet Humar, 28 November 2010 @ 1:10 pm
I visited the museum in 2009 It is a pity sponsors can’t keep it open I found records of my family member I never knew before and talked to some interesting people there Can any one let me know what happened to the exhibits ?
By Alan Radecki, 12 September 2011 @ 12:44 am
Does anyone have any information on the disposition of the pieces of Goodyear K-class blimp K-88 that the museum had? Please feel free to email me at airphotoservices at gmail dot com. Thanks
By H. Trivett, 28 October 2011 @ 8:26 pm
Does anyone know what happened to the exhibition of Franz von Werra’s exploits. If so either send post me an Email at h.trivett525@btinternet or write to me at 24 Parc Nant Celyn, Efail Isaf, CF38 1AD
By Lauren Melling, 25 January 2012 @ 11:06 pm
Dear Sir
I am confused. The museum is advertised on the Forces Reunited website as being open to visit with a discount being offered to veterans.
Please can you tell me if this is the case or whether you are closed and if so could you inform them. It is misleading for the rest of us
By admin, 5 February 2012 @ 9:23 am
The museum is indeed closed. The Forces Reunited advert must be out of date.
My page was an unofficial visitors guide, so I have no control over their adverts.
Regards,
John