Over the past few years the Yorkshire Air Museum has become one of the
most interesting and dynamic Museums of its type in the country. A unique
collection of over 40 aircraft and fascinating displays all combined into
a historic site.
A registered charity The Yorkshire Air Museum receive no state or local
government aid and are not a retail business like many other attractions.
They are also a fully registered museum under the Museum Accreditation
scheme established by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA),
who operate strict guidelines about how artefacts are conserved and kept
as part of our nation's heritage.
The museum is a living memorial to all the Allied Air Forces personnel
who operated from Yorkshire during the Second World War, and particularly
the thousands of young people who gave their lives in that conflict. They
aim to be relevant to present day generations by explaining in a realistic
way what life was like on a typical wartime bomber station, as well as
displaying the history of aviation.
All of these make the Yorkshire Air Museum an exciting attraction. But
it is the reaction of our visitors, who love the ambience and unhurried
atmosphere whether it be in our restaurant or shop, our restoration workshops
or our displays which make it such an excellent day out.
