Wings Museum, Redhill

Key Facts

First opened in March 2008, the Wings Museum is housed in a former WW2 hangar at the former RAF Redhill. It has many displays and exhibits which illustrate the vital role played of the British Armed Services during World War Two. These includes the remains of Hampden P1273 which was lost on operations in 1942 and of a Lockheed F-5B Lightning which crashed in Wiltshire. Two complete aircraft and substantial sections of two more are undergoing on-site restoration to display condition.

The aerodrome is signed from the A25, sout-east of Redhill on a minor road to the south of South Nutfield. The museum is signposted from the main entrance to the aerodrome, off Kings Mill Lane. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Currently closed during relocation to a nearby site.

See official website for details.

Amenities:

No information.

* composite of 43-49240 fuselage and 42-100611 cockpit.

Wings Museum, Redhill Aerodrome, Kings Mill Lane, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5JY. website: Wings Museum.

Gatwick Aviation Museum

Key Facts

Formerly known as the Vallance Byways Collection and then the Peter Vallance Collection, this interesting assembly of aircraft is currently only open at limited times during the year. The two Shackletons have their engines run-up from time to time. Located in some wooden out-buildings is a display of aircraft memorabilia, avionics units, engines and model aircraft.

At Charlwood in Surrey, not far from Gatwick Airport. Follow the Gatwick Airport signs from Junction 9 of the M23, past both terminals onto the A217 towards Reigate, but take the first turning left towards Charlwood. Upon reaching Charlwood take the first left. The museum is located immediately on the left. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Open on alternate Sundays and on Bank Holidays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, from March to October, plus additional individual days specified on the official website.

See official website for details.

Amenities:

No toilets or refreshments appear to be available.

Buccaneer S.1 XN923	Sea Vixen FAW.2 XS587
Hunter T.7 XL581	Pembroke C.1 XK885

Gatwick Aviation Museum, Lowfield Heath Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BT. Tel/Fax: 01293 862915 or 07836 666817, e-mail: pgv@gatwick-aviation-museum.co.uk, website: Gatwick Aviation Museum – Charlwood.

Harrier GR.3 XV751	Sea Prince T.1 WP308
Victor K.2 XL164	Venom FB.50 J-1605
Whirlwind HAR.10 XP398	Meteor T.7 VZ638
Canberra PR.7 WH773	Jaguar GR.1 XX734
Jaguar GR.1 XX734	Shackleton MR.3 WR982
Canberra B.2 WH903	Shackleton MR.3 WR974
Provost T.1 WW442	Shackleton MR.3 WR974
Gannet AEW.3 XL472	Hunter F.51 E-430
Sea Prince T.1 WF118	Shackleton MR.3 WR982
Lightning F.53 ZF579	Sea Hawk FB.5 XE489
Ercoupe G-EGHB	Buccaneer S.1 XN923

Brooklands Museum

Key Facts

The Brooklands Museum tells the story of the development of British motorsport and aviation at the site from 1907. Brooklands-based aviation companies such as Sopwith, Martinsyde and Vickers played a key role in the development of aviation. Displays and exhibits portray the contribution of the area in both world wars, and also in the post-war years with Vickers and later BAC. An exhibition on Grand Prix motor racing can also be seen. The Concorde exhibition is now open.

On the B374 south of Weybridge, Surrey. Well signed from Junctions 10 or 11 of the M25. The entrance to the museum is on Brooklands Drive, from Wellington Way off the B374 or Sopwith Drive off the A245. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Open daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (last entry 4.00 pm), Easter to October; Winter months 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (last entry 3.00 pm). Now open on Mondays. Not open Good Friday or December 23-31.

See official site for details.

Amenities:

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

Roe I Biplane (replica) in a reproduction of Roe’s shed (photo, Nigel Roling/Pentavia)	Demoiselle (replica) BAPC.194 (photo, Nigel Roling/Pentavia)
Viscount 806 G-APIM (photo, Dan Lord)	P.1127 XP894 (photo, Dan Lord)

Notes: Beagle 206-1X G-ARRM and a Concorde Nose Section are on loan the Bristol Aircraft Collection at Kemble. DH Vampire T.11 ‘U-1215′ was moved off site by it’s owner in 2001. Sea Vixen XJ571 has moved to the Southampton Hall of Aviation. The Curtiss D Pusher was sold by the owner to Kermit Weeks, Demoiselle BAPC.194 has been returned to the RAF Museum and Supermarine 544 cockpit was returned to its private owner in 2001. Hunter ‘XF314′ is currently under restoration and will not be on-site until 2007. Hunter T.7 XL621 ‘G-BNCX’ has been moved off site by it’s owner.

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0QN. Tel: 01932 857381, Fax: 01932 855465, e-mail: info@brooklandsmuseum.com, Curator: juliantemple@brooklandsmuseum.com
Website: Brooklands Museum.

Wellington IA N2980 (photo, Dan Lord)	Wellington rear view (photo, Dan Lord)
Wellington nose (photo, Dan Lord)	Grand Slam Bomb (photo, Dan Lord)
Avro 504K ‘G-AACA’ (photo, Dan Lord)	Viking 1A G-AGRU (photo, Dan Lord)
Fury I ‘K5673′ (photo, Dan Lord)	Hurricane IIa Z2389 (photo, Dan Lord)
Merchantman nose G-APEJ (photo, Dan Lord)	Viscount 837 nose XT575 (photo, Dan Lord)
TSR-2 cockpit section (photo, Dan Lord)	VC10 nose (photo, Dan Lord)
Hunter F.51 E-421 (photo, Dan Lord)	Varsity T.1 WF372 (photo, Dan Lord)
Merchantman G-APEP (photo, Dan Lord)	VC10 A40-AB (photo, Dan Lord)
Rapier-Railton car (photo, Dan Lord)	Hunter T.7 XL621 (photo, Dan Lord)