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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