Hangar highlights

From early flight to supersonic Concorde, our hangars tell the story of aviation!

There's so much to see and do at the National Museum of Flight! Work your way through our four Hangars, each telling the story of aviation, from military and civil to Concorde.
Don't miss a behind-the-scenes tour of our rare aircraft in our Restoration Hangar - check with the Ticket Desk for tour times.

Outside the hangars, you can see the Comet, Vulcan and BAC1-11. We've also got a 'Green Goddess' fire-engine and Matador 4x4 truck on permanent display and Radar Room is ‘open Wednesdays from 1 April – 31 October.

Hangar 1 - Military Aviation

Examine the role of military and naval aircraft in war, from the Messerschmitt Komet and Spitfire to the Phantom. Highlights include:

Vickers Supermarine Spitfire
Possibly the most famous aircraft of all time, the Spitfire is best remembered for its role in the Battle of Britain in 1940. Our Spitfire was built in 1945 but never saw active service.

Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
The Me 163 is the only rocket-powered fighter to be used operationally. It entered service in 1944 and was the fastest aircraft of the Second World War, reaching speeds of almost 600mph.

Panavia Tornado
The primary fighter aircraft of the RAF during the 1990s, the Tornado had a maximum speed of just over Mach 2 - similar to Concorde.

Hangar 2 - Civil Aviation

See the pioneers of passenger travel such as the de Havilland Dragon. Board the Jetstream! Check listings in the Hangar for boarding times.

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
The 'Twin Pin' was designed and built by Scottish Aviation, Prestwick, as a short take off and landing (STOL) aircraft. Our Twin Pin served with the RAF in Borneo before retiring to aerial survey work.

Scottish Aviation Jetstream 31
A Scottish success story, the Jetstream 31 was built at Prestwick. A total of 386 Jetstream 31s were built and have been used by over 50 airlines worldwide.

de Havilland Dragon
The Dragon first flew in 1932 and was widely used on commercial flights in Northern Scotland between the wars. Our Dragon was built and flew in Australia, including service with an outback evangelical mission!

Hangar 3 - Restoration and storage

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of our collection of rare aircraft. Check at the Ticket Desk for tour times.

de Havilland Tiger Moth
The Tiger Moth was the standard basic trainer of the RAF during the Second World War and most RAF pilots learned to fly in one. They are still widely used for pleasure flights.

Scottish Aviation Bulldog
Britain's most successful post-war light aircraft, a total of 320 Bulldogs were built by Scottish Aviation. Our example is the first prototype and was used at Prestwick for testing.

de Havilland Puss Moth
The Puss Moth first flew in 1930 and was a type used for many record-breaking long distance flights. The Scottish pilot, Jim Mollison made the first solo east-west crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in one.

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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