Unofficial Museum Guide



External view of the museum. (photo, Kevin Pitt)

Key Facts

Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos.
SatNav: GL56 0BG
Country: United Kingdom
Date Opened: ?
Aircraft Exhibits: 1

What’s Here

An offshoot of the successful aviation art and print gallery, the museum tells the stories behind some of the paintings and prints on show with the aid of photographs and artefacts. The emphasis is on illustrating the personal side of wartime operations. The history of the local airfield and its Vickers Wellington OTU is also portrayed.

Directions

On the A44 Northeast of Cheltenham, to the west of Moreton-in-Marsh village, Gloucestershire. Well signposted. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Visiting

Opening Hours:

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Closed Mondays and Christmas Day.

Admission:

See official website for details.

Amenities:

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


WW2 bombsight. (photo, Kevin Pitt) One corner of the display area. (photo, Kevin Pitt)

List of Aircraft Exhibits

Displayed I.D. Aircraft Type Real Identity Condition Status
L7775 Vickers Wellington I L7775 Tail Section Displayed

More Information

Wellington Aviation, British School House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 0BG. Tel: 01608 650323. Website: Wellington Aviation Museum.


Wellington L7775 tail section.
(photo, Kevin Pitt)
Close-up of the fin structure.
(photo, Kevin Pitt)

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