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icons to zoom in for more detail and infomation panels. Visitor
Information can be viewed at anytime using the icon on the bottom
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Hangar 1
Military aviation
Explore the role of military and naval aircraft in war from the
Messerschmitt Komet and iconic Spitfire to the Panavia
Tornado.
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Hangar 2
Civil aviation
See the pioneers of passenger travel such as Scottish Aviation’s
Twin Pioneer (Twin Pin) and the de Havilland Dragon. Board
the Jetstream – check listings in the Hangar for boarding
times.
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Hangar 3
Restoration and storage
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of our collection of rare
aircraft. Check with the Ticket desk for tour times.
Rare highlights include a de Havilland Tiger Moth, a Puss Moth and
a Scottish Aviation Bulldog.
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Hangar 4
The Concorde Experience
Follow in the footsteps of rock stars and royalty! See
Scotland’s Concorde up close, walk under her wings and discover
Concorde’s exceptional story. Use your Boarding Pass to enjoy
an exclusive on-board audio tour.
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See the latest edition to our museum – The Desert Storm Jaguar
GR1A XZ119 ‘Katrina Jane’. On display soon!
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Fortunes of War – New exhibition!
What was East Fortune’s role during both world wars? What
was life like on an active airbase during war? Who were the
people that lived on site and served the nation? Our
fascinating new exhibition reveals the lives and history of East
Fortune airbase.
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Fantastic Flight – New interactive gallery!
Get hands-on with the mechanics of flight in our new interactive
gallery. Discover the science and technology behind flying
and find out what makes a plane work! Uncover the stories of
pioneer pilots and see if you can land an airship at East
Fortune!
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Education Centre
We have an active Schools’ Programme, with a range of activities
and events designed specifically for both Primary and Secondary
School pupils. Many of our monthly and special events also
take place in our Education Centre.
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Assault Course
For the mini-commandos in your family! Challenge them to
complete our Assault course – full of hurdles, balance beams,
parallel bars, tunnel and a cargo net!
Children to be accompanied by an adult.
Radar Room
See vintage radio, radar and avionics equipment. Open
Wednesday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00, subject to availability.
Aviation Preservation Society Scotland
See APSS volunteers at work on special projects.
Currently, they are constructing a Sopworth 1 ½ Strutter.
Open Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00, subject to
availability.
The Green Goddess
Bedford RLHZ fire engine, known as the Green Goddess, would have
been used by the Auxiliary Fire Service in the aftermath of a
nuclear attack. This particular engine was based here at East
Fortune.
The Matador
AEC Matador 4x4 truck was used by all three armed services
during the Second World War. This example is believed to have
been used by the RAF in Malta.
Comet
de Havilland DH 106 Comet 4C G-BDIX, as operated by Dan Air
Vulcan
Avro 698 Vulcan B.2A XM597, a veteran of the Falklands
conflict.
BAC 1-11
Powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey turbojet engines, the BAC 1-11
is one of the most successful British-built jet airliners.
Airfield Explorer
Jump on board and travel around our airfield for free!
Between 11:00-16:00, Airfield Explorer runs a 15 min loop between
each of the hangars. There are pick-up and drop-off points at
each hangar, so you can visit the entire site at your
leisure.
Aviator Cafe
Feeling peckish? Refuel at The Aviator Café with soups,
sandwiches, filled rolls, panini, cakes, tea and coffee. You
can eat inside, or make the most of our outdoor space and take your
meal to our picnic area.
Shop
Visit our Flight shop for gift ideas and souvenirs – from a
selection of model kits, books, kites and gliders to Concorde
gifts.
Visitor Information
Opening times & ticket prices
April to October, open every day 10:00-17:00
November to March, open weekends only 10:00-16:00
Tickets prices:
Adults: £8.50
Concession: £6.50
Children 12 and under free
National Museums Scotland members free
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available at National Museum of
Flight. Coach parking is also available on site.
Three disabled parking spaces are available next to the main
hangar, Hangar 4.
Bus stop
First Bus 121 (running between Haddington and North Berwick)
comes directly onto the site. There is a bus stop, timetable
and shelter available when it is cold and wet!
Toilets
You’ll find toilets and accessible toilets in Hangar 1, Hangar
4, Fantastic Flight and in our Information Centre.
Baby Changing rooms are also available in Fantastic Flight, Hangar
4 and the Information Centre.
Access for people with Disabilities
There is plenty of free parking on site, and three disabled
parks next to the main hangar.
There is a level entrance and wheelchair for loan at no
charge.
Display areas are all at ground level apart from a small viewing
gallery accessible by stair only.
While the Concorde Experience exhibition is accessible, there is no
wheelchair access to the plane itself.
There are ramped access areas into all our hangars and Airfield
Explorer.
Adapted toilets with baby-changing facilities are available.
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are
admitted.