Wellesbourne Wartime Museum
Museum | Warwick | England | United Kingdom
The Wellesbourne Wartime Museum is located at the historic Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England. It was opened in 1991 and is dedicated to the history of the airbase during World War II.
Collections and Exhibitions:
Aircraft: The museum houses various aircraft exhibits, including the cockpits of a de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 and a de Havilland Vampire T.11. These exhibits provide insight into aviation technology of the time.
Avro Vulcan B.2: An outstanding exhibit is the Avro Vulcan B.2, a strategic bomber that was in service during the Cold War. The aircraft is maintained by the 655 Maintenance & Preservation Society and is in an operational condition, allowing occasional public taxi runs.
Underground Bunker: A unique feature of the museum is the underground bunker, originally used as an air raid shelter during World War II. This bunker is now accessible to visitors and offers an authentic glimpse into wartime.
Special Features:
The museum is located at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, a former RAF base opened in 1941 and used as a training center for bomber crews during World War II. Today, the site is an active airfield used for general aviation and hosts annual events such as the "Wings and Wheels" event, featuring historical aircraft and vehicles.
The Wellesbourne Wartime Museum provides a comprehensive insight into the history of the airbase and aviation technology during World War II and beyond.
