Solway Aviation Museum
Key Facts
| Location: | Carlisle Airport, Cumbria |
| SatNav: | CA6 4NW |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 13 |
What’s Here
A small but interesting collection of aircraft, including a Vulcan and a Phantom can be seen at this museum. The aviation history of the North-West of England is recorded in various displays. A workshop for current restoration projects is open to visitors. Testing of the Blue Streak missile took place at the local Spadeadam ranges, and some unique material from this programme is on display.
Directions
At Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Cumbria. Off the A629 east of the airport. From junction 44 on the M6 follow the ‘Airport’ signs on the A689 towards Brampton. After 6 miles turn right, following airport signs round the perimeter to the museum car park. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, April to end of October; also open Fridays during school summer holidays. Last admission 4.30 pm.
Admission:
See official website for details.
Amenities:
Parking, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
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| Canberra T.4 WE188 (photo, Matt Durrant) | Lightning F.53 ZF593 (photo, Matt Durrant) |
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List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
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| G-APLG | Auster J/5L Aiglet Trainer | G-APLG | Complete | Displayed |
| XJ823 | Avro Vulcan B.2 | XJ823 | Complete | Displayed |
| XS209 | BAC Jet Provost T.4 | XS209 | Complete | Displayed |
| WZ515 | de Havilland Vampire T.11 | WZ515 | Complete | Displayed |
| WE188 | English Electric Canberra T.4 | WE188 | Complete | Displayed |
| ZF583 | English Electric Lightning F.53 | ZF583 | Complete | Displayed |
| WS832 | Gloster Meteor NF.14 | WS832 | Complete | Displayed |
| ‘XG190′ | Hawker Hunter F.51 | - | Complete | Displayed |
| XV259 | Hawker Siddeley Nimrod AEW.3 | XV259 | Nose | Displayed |
| XV406 | McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 | XV406 | Complete | Displayed |
| WP314 | Percival Sea Prince T.1 | WP314 | Complete | Displayed |
| WZ784 | Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 | WZ784 | Complete | Displayed |
| WV198 | Sikorsky S-55 | WV198 | Complete | Displayed |
Notes: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3 (nose) G-AYFA has moved to Mold, Wales.
More Information
Solway Aviation Museum, Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Cumbria, CA6 4NW. Info-line/Fax: 01228 573823, e-mail: info@solway-aviation-museum.co.uk, website: Solway Aviation Museum.
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| Meteor NF.14 WS832 (photo, Matt Durrant) | Sea Prince T.1 WP314 (photo, Matt Durrant) |
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| Vulcan B.2 XJ823 (photo, Matt Durrant) | Whirlwind HAR.21 WV198 (photo, Matt Durrant) |
27 March 2010 10:42 am | Last Updated 30 August 2011 6:34 pm | 
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