The aim of Sywell Aviation Museum in Sywell Northamptonshire is to preserve the illustrious aviation heritage of Northamptonshire from its early aviation days right up to WWII and further. This non-profit organisation is run by volunteers who all share the same passion of preserving the history of Sywell Aerodrome. Our museum is a work in progress, and we do all that we can to ensure visitors have an enjoyable and educational visit, as they learn about the aviation heritage over the years, and also remember lives that were lost in the troubling 20th century. Sywell Aviation Museum is well stocked with artefacts, models, weapons, uniforms, photographs, aircraft archaeology, aero engines and literature, and is always interested in receiving information about known crash sites as well as donations of artefacts. A Hawker Hunter which was acquired during 2012, is the museum's first complete airframe, and there is much excitement in restoring this new exhibit. There are many more exciting exhibits, and visitors are sure to find something of interest at our aviation museum. READ MORE

Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, houses one of the largest private collections of military aircraft relating to WWI and WWII, and all have been beautifully restored with the use of original parts, where possible. Nearly all the planes at the museum are airworthy, and are flown during flight demonstrations and air shows held at the museum throughout the year. The museum continues to expand as we acquire new aircraft and aviation-related ground equipment, and we invite you to enjoy a tour with one of our knowledgeable volunteers who are familiar with the personal history of each aircraft. The first aircraft that was salvaged from the tundra in Siberia for our collection, was the Curtiss P40, and each aircraft that is salvaged, regardless of where and in what condition, is lovingly and meticulously restored by military aviation engineers and experts. We are proud of the fact that most of our restored aircrafts are in excellent flying condition, and are often seen flying to and from our museum. Military Aviation Museum has hosted a variety of special events, from concerts to weddings, military retirement ceremonies and family reunions. READ MORE

Manx Aviation and Military Museum in Ballasalla, Isle of Man, was officially opened in 2000, and is dedicated to all the people who played their part in wartime services, and people who lost their lives in aviation accidents during the war or in peace times. One of the main aims of the museum is to enlighten visitors on the important part that the Isle of Man played during WWII, and the aviation and military heritage as a result thereof. Manx Aviation and Military Museum is run by volunteers of The Manx Aviation Preservation Society, and generously give up their free time in the interests of aviation and military history. The reception area of the museum displays a large relief map which depicts wartime military installations and many of the aircraft crash sites, and the exhibition rooms have generous displays of exhibits, models, wartime stories as well as actual aircraft crash parts which have been successfully recovered. Manx Aviation and Military Museum honours all those who served their Island in the name of freedom, and everyone else involved in wartime services. READ MORE

Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, was founded in 1978, and is a non-profit educational organization. The museum has displays of military and civilian aircraft which range from restored vintage airliners and barnstomers to historic war planes and today's aircraft. The museum today incorporates 12,000 square feet of exhibit space, a library, and an aircraft restoration and repair shop, and we offer docent-guided or self-guided tours of the museum's permanent collection of historic airplanes, documents, photos and training equipment. A scholar field trip to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky is an exciting way of teaching outside of the classroom, and students can explore the artefacts, historic architecture and documents, close up. Many of our exhibits were donated from personal collections of aviation enthusiasts. READ MORE

Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum in Dumfries, Scotland is a noteworthy aviation museum that is run by dedicated volunteers, and is home to an ever increasing collection of aircraft, aero engines, and artefacts. Civil and the military are represented at the museum, with past and present personal histories relating to aviation, as well as a mock WWII living room and an impressive memorabilia collection which suitably honours airborne forces, all of which makes for interesting and informative viewing. The former WWII control tower which is considered the centrepiece of the museum, has been restored and is now a listed building. In 1978 the museum received the F-100, the first fighter aircraft to reach supersonic flight on its maiden flight in 1953, and was used as a outstanding close air support aircraft during the Vietnam war. Today, this aircraft is dedicated to the US Air National Guard. This is just one of the many interesting aircraft on display at the aviation museum, a destination well worth visiting. READ MORE

College Park Aviation Museum in College Park, Maryland, was opened in 1998, and this top class facility is housed on the ground of one of the oldest operating airports in the world. It is the aim and goal of the museum to research, preserve and promote not only the history of the College Park Airport but also its collections, as well as WWI aviation in general, and by operating this site as a museum, it provides educational exhibits, tours, special events and programs for visitors, scholars and tourists. The restoration facility of the College Park Aviation Museum is manned by a crew of enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, and supervised by a restoration facility manager, and the task of this facility is to restore and to construct accurate reproductions of historic aircraft. College Park Aviation Museum is a mere eight miles from downtown DC, and is a great attraction and destination for an exciting and interesting family outing. READ MORE