The Aeroplane Collection at Hooton Park

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Starting as the Northern Aircraft Preservation Society (NAPS) in 1962, The Aeroplane Collection is an ever developing collection of aviation artifacts covering the rich aviation history of the North West of England, UK for all to enjoy and learn about.

01/09/2026
Another fabulous weekend at Hooton Park Hangars, hopefully see you next time.
30/08/2026

Another fabulous weekend at Hooton Park Hangars, hopefully see you next time.

Lots of projects on the go. The Proctor is looking great considering the pile of kindling it once was! The Miles Gemini ...
30/08/2026

Lots of projects on the go. The Proctor is looking great considering the pile of kindling it once was! The Miles Gemini up on its feet and well under way. All our volunteers have been working hard and the progress speaks for itself. We're always looking for new volunteers to come and help out so if you're passing on a Saturday, drop in and inquire. Talk to the gang here and see what we do. Lots more in the pipeline.

Cockpit day! Can you recognise any?
30/08/2026

Cockpit day! Can you recognise any?

Now they're proper manuals!
30/08/2026

Now they're proper manuals!

Remember we're open on Saturdays from 10am - 4pm! Come see the collection.
19/08/2026

Remember we're open on Saturdays from 10am - 4pm! Come see the collection.

Don't forget we're dog friendly! So bring along your fur babies. We just ask to clear up any little accidents...☺️
24/07/2026

Don't forget we're dog friendly! So bring along your fur babies. We just ask to clear up any little accidents...☺️

Open day on Sunday! Lots to see as usual. The vintage buses will also be running to Willaston as well as Hooton station ...
24/07/2026

Open day on Sunday! Lots to see as usual. The vintage buses will also be running to Willaston as well as Hooton station and Wirral classic car club will be in attendance. See you there!

Our current inventory
23/05/2026

Our current inventory

The main talking point in reception is this amazing view of RAF Hooton Park taken in August 1945. Sadly so many Aircraft...
23/05/2026

The main talking point in reception is this amazing view of RAF Hooton Park taken in August 1945. Sadly so many Aircraft landed here to be scrapped. Mostly Halifax bombers that had been newly built just across the Mersey at Speke to fulfill the government's contract. Many were the flown up and down the Mersey to prove airworthy and landed here to be scrapped. The@ photo shows the 3 Hangars still present today, the far right of the three now the Museum. The site of Hooton Hall can just be made out just above centre. Can you spot the only Spitfire? In between two Mosquitoes. The hayricks from the surrounding farms are bushelled and ready for the harvest. Life carries on.
A snapshot in history.

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The Hangars, Hooton Park Aerodrome, Airfield Way
Ellesmere Port
CH651BQ

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