Midland Air Museum

Features

  • Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
  • Armstrong Whitworth Argosy AW.650 XM505
  • Avro Vulcan B.2 XM598
  • BAC Jet Provost T.5 XP557
  • Concorde Cockpit Section
  • Dassault Mystère IVA 476
  • de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 XJ481
  • Decca Airborne Radar Unit
  • English Electric Canberra B.2 WK163
  • English Electric Lightning F.53 XR770
  • Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XD936
  • Gloster Meteor NF.14 WK935
  • Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 WV908
  • Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV738
  • Lockheed F-4C Phantom II 63-7623
  • Merlin IIIB engine
  • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F Fishbed
  • North American F-86 Sabre G-TUGE
  • Rolls-Royce Derwent V engine
  • SAAB J 29 Tunnan SE-DAT

Description

The Midland Air Museum near Coventry is a captivating destination for aviation and military history enthusiasts. Its impressive collection of over 45 aircraft—ranging from iconic jets linked to early jet development to historically significant military models—offers a tangible journey through aviation history. Visitors can dive into interactive experiences, such as sitting in actual aircraft cockpits and participating in engaging guided tours like the Vulcan tour, which bring the stories behind these machines to life.

Housed in spacious, modern hangars, the museum also features excellent visitor facilities. A well-stocked gift shop and a cozy tea room provide additional comforts, while free parking makes the visit even more convenient. Whether you’re a family, a school group, or an individual enthusiast, the museum delivers a rich, educational experience that combines historical insight with hands-on engagement.

 

Nearby Defence Heritage Sites of Interest

Site Name Type Distance from Midland Air Museum
Baginton Pillboxes (River Sowe) WWII Pillboxes / Fortifications ~2 miles
Kenilworth Castle Castle / Fortification ~6 miles
Warwick Castle Castle / Fortification ~11 miles
Napton-on-the-Hill Pillboxes WWII Pillboxes / Fortifications ~15 miles
Brinklow Castle (Motte & Bailey) Medieval Fortification ~16 miles
Chesterton Windmill Area Defences WWII Pillboxes / Anti-invasion Defences ~17 miles
Harrington Aviation Museum Cold War Facility / Military Aviation Museum ~28 miles
Whittington Castle Castle / Fortification ~30 miles
RAF Cosford (Royal Air Force Museum Midlands) Aero/Military Museum ~30 miles

 

See on the Map

Rowley Rd, Coventry CV3 4FR

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