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Yorkshire Air Museum
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Halifax Way
Elvington
York
YO41 4AU
North Yorkshire
England
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Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Land Transport, Personalities, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General Office (Tel)
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01904 608 595
Press Officer (Tel)
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01904 608718
Shop (Tel)
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01904 608719
General information (Fax)
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01904 608 246
E-mail
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museum@yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk
Website
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www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk
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Open
Daily. 10am - 5pm Summer. 10am - 3.30pm Winter (Times change according to British Summer Time).
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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Closed
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Admission charges
£5 Adult, £4 Senior Citizen and £3 Children
Reduced rates for groups available.
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Description
A fascinating and dynamic museum, authentically based on a World War Two Bomber Command Station. The unique displays include the original Control Tower, Air Gunners' Collection, Barnes Wallis' prototype 'bouncing bomb' and a superb Airborne Engineers Display. Our rapidly expanding collection of historical aircraft depicts aviation from its earliest days with Yorkshire's aviation pioneer Sir George Cayley to World War Two with the unique Halifax rebuild through to post war jets of the supersonic age.
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Collections description
Historic aircraft collection covering aviation history from the Yorkshire aviation pioneer Sir george cayley and his man-carrying glider of 1853, through to WWII aircraft including the unique halifax bomber and to the supersonic age with frontline jets such as the Tornado.
Significant collection of WWII air forces related artefacts, uniforms, records and vehicles.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending April 20 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending March 4 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending July 30 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending June 25 2006
VJ Day: The Forgotten War Remembered
Chelsea Pensioner Makes Pilgrimage To Yorkshire Air Museum
Museum Fears Over Future Of Last Remaining Beverley
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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 7 - The People's Museum In Yorkshire
VE Day 60 Years: Battle For The Skies - The Air Force In World War Two
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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