Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum

Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum

Open to the public

Industrial or transport heritage site in Dumfries and Galloway

12 artworks

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The restored Control Tower of the former World War Two airfield at Dumfries is the centrepiece of the Museum and a listed building. Run by volunteers and enthusiasts, the Museum houses an expanding collection of aircraft, aero-engines and personal mementos, souvenirs and memorabilia honouring airborne forces and their civil support groups.

Former Control Tower, Heathhall Industrial Estate, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 3PH Scotland

info@dumfriesaviationmuseum.com

01387 251623

Opening times: early April or at Easter to October, Wednesday (11am–4pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am–4pm); in addition in July and August, Wednesday Thursday and Friday (11am–4pm). Groups and school parties welcome by appointment.

http://www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com/

Artworks

  • Bristol Beaufighter
    Bristol Beaufighter Dan Brooks (d.2012)
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • Bristol Blenheim
    Bristol Blenheim Dan Brooks (d.2012)
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • Blackburn Botha
    Blackburn Botha Cliff Allen
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • The Thirteenth Operation
    The Thirteenth Operation Dan Brooks (d.2012)
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • Pilot in Wellington over Dumfries
    Pilot in Wellington over Dumfries Dan Brooks (d.2012)
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • Fairey Flycatcher
    Fairey Flycatcher G. Knox
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • De Havilland 9A
    De Havilland 9A G. Knox
    Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum
  • 5 more

Artists

  • View from Nesscliffe Hill, Shropshire
    unknown artist
  • Blackburn Botha
    Cliff Allen
  • Fairey Flycatcher
    G. Knox
  • Bristol Beaufighter
    Dan Brooks (d.2012)
  • Prop or Wings
    Paul Cowan (b.1960)
  • De-Icing before a Strike off the Norwegian Coast, during which this Beaufighter was lost
    Tom Gourdie (1913–2005)
  • Dockyard Scene: HMS 'Vanguard' in Dry-Dock
    Charles Edward Turner (1883–1965)

Venues in Dumfries and Galloway

  •
    Annan Museum
  • Annan Town Hall
  • Castle Douglas Art Gallery
  • Castle Douglas Community Centre
  • Castle Douglas Town Hall
  • Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
  • Dumfries and Galloway Education
  • Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
  • Gracefield Arts Centre
  • Harbour Cottage Gallery