Solway Aviation Museum

Solway Aviation Museum A hands-on museum of British aviation focused on the early jet age and Cold War. See pinned post for opening details.
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Solway Aviation Museum is home to a collection of aircraft, aviation artifacts and displays reflecting Britain’s position as a world leader in aircraft design and innovation at the dawn of the jet age. The museum's primary objective is the preservation of our aviation heritage, its display and interpretation. Take a nostalgic journey back to Wartime Cumberland and the men and women of the RAF who

served in WWII. The museum is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who give up their free time to painstakingly restore many of the exhibits. Through their love and knowledge they are preserving aviation history for generations to come. See more at: www.solway-aviation-museum.co.uk

Here's a selection of images from Kieron Pilbeam of our Cold War event at the weekend, and one from the air from the fat...
02/09/2026

Here's a selection of images from Kieron Pilbeam of our Cold War event at the weekend, and one from the air from the father of a volunteer. Did you attend? We'd love to see your photos in the comments.

Last call for tickets for David Lanigan's talk at Solway Aviation Museum this Saturday - see poster for details. David w...
01/09/2026

Last call for tickets for David Lanigan's talk at Solway Aviation Museum this Saturday - see poster for details. David will be selling copies of his book at the talk (cost £20), which he will be happy to sign for you.

"At the age of 12, David Lanigan flew for the first time; They Gave Me A Helicopter is the story of his career in flying, both with the RAF and privately, all over the world. Join David as he learns to fly, builds a family, and never stops learning."

Another Vulcan anniversary! On 31st August 1957, less than 2 months after the Vulcan B1 entered operational service, the...
31/08/2026

Another Vulcan anniversary! On 31st August 1957, less than 2 months after the Vulcan B1 entered operational service, the first prototype Vulcan B2 had its maiden flight.

These fantastic B2 photos from the Mediterranean region in 1970 are from museum supporter Dick Yates, and include our very own XJ823. Back then 823 didn't have the TFR radome or the fin-top passive ECM antennas, but did have a refuelling probe.

Bank holiday Beverley news part three - the final main fuselage escape hatch has now been refitted 😊
31/08/2026

Bank holiday Beverley news part three - the final main fuselage escape hatch has now been refitted 😊

Bank holiday Beverley news part two - the wing / undercarriage ball joints have now been permanently reunited (in servic...
31/08/2026

Bank holiday Beverley news part two - the wing / undercarriage ball joints have now been permanently reunited (in service the ball joint collars screwed on and off, but we had to cut them away over at Fort Paull, so now they're welded back together).

Bank holiday Beverley news part one - progress with rebuilding the engine mounting frame.
31/08/2026

Bank holiday Beverley news part one - progress with rebuilding the engine mounting frame.

74 years ago today, on 30 Aug 1952, the first prototype Avro 698 (VX770) made its maiden flight - and the Vulcan legend ...
30/08/2026

74 years ago today, on 30 Aug 1952, the first prototype Avro 698 (VX770) made its maiden flight - and the Vulcan legend was born (Image credit BAE Systems). Our YouTube channel has a video on XJ823 here: https://youtu.be/k9dNua9B_Bg?si=0r8AtXbmz14iQfsV

29/08/2026

Cumbria Police were invited to join the Solway Aviation Museum today at Carlisle Airport.

It's just one week now to David Lanigan's talk at Solway Aviation Museum - see poster for details. David will be selling...
29/08/2026

It's just one week now to David Lanigan's talk at Solway Aviation Museum - see poster for details. David will be selling copies of his book at the talk (cost £20), which he will be happy to sign for you.

"At the age of 12, David Lanigan flew for the first time; They Gave Me A Helicopter is the story of his career in flying, both with the RAF and privately, all over the world. Join David as he learns to fly, builds a family, and never stops learning."

The events team are out at Harrington Marina today - stop by and say hello if you're visiting!
29/08/2026

The events team are out at Harrington Marina today - stop by and say hello if you're visiting!

Address

Aviation House Carlisle Airport Crosby-on-Eden
Carlisle
CA64NW

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441228573823

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