Yorkshire Air Museum
Aviation history museum based on authentic former WWII Bomber Command Station featuring exhibitions, restoration workshop, archives & research centre, catering facility and conference centre.
Establishment.
Ø Registered Charity
Ø Registered by the Museum's Libraries & Archives Council
Ø Member of the Yorkshire Museums Council
Ø Member of the British Aircraft Preservation Council
Ø Well established & financially secure. Operating for over 20 years
Ø Owns 20 acre site and buildings
Ø Aim: to educate the public in the history of aviation, particularly in relation to Yorkshire, and to provide a lasting memorial to all Allied Air Forces personnel.
Features.
Ø The only Allied Air Forces Memorial in Europe
Ø The first dedicated Women's Allied Air Services Memorial in Britain
Ø Adjacent to one of the longest runways in Britain (1.97 miles)
Ø Home to the only complete WWII Halifax Bomber in the world
Ø Largest authentic WWII Bomber base open to the public in Britain
Ø The ONLY base used exclusively by the French Air Force during WWII
Ø Site of the last German aircraft crash on British soil in WWII
Ø Significant aircraft collection (43) covering the development of flight
Ø Only surviving Mosquito Nightfighter
Ø Only Mirage Mk.III on display in Britain (donated by French Government)
Ø Original WWII Buildings including Grade 2 Listed Control Tower
Ø Unique 1944 footage of Leipzig attack from Elvington
Ø National Barnes Wallis Trust Museum
Ø Aircrew Association Archives
Ø National Air Gunners Memorial Room & Archive
Ø Airborne Forces Display
Ø RAF Regiment Display
Ø 77 & 609 Squadron Displays
Ø Military Vehicles
Ø Attractive Memorial Gardens
Organisation
· Museum Charity (Yorkshire Air Museum Charitable Trust Ltd.)
· Wholly owned trading company (YAMCO Ltd.)
· Operated by Board of Trustees through an Executive Management Team
· Over 1000 members and 140 regular volunteers
· Structured volunteer departments, including:
v Aircraft Engineering
v Fire Service (CAA Certified)
v Archives
v Stewards Group
· Canadian Branch - Yorkshire Air Museum, Canada, St. Laurent, Quebec
· Associations and agreements of co-operation with:
ü National War Museum of Canada
ü York University
ü York College
ü North Yorkshire Business & Education Partnership (NYBEP)
ü Museums, Libraries & Archives Council Yorkshire
ü Airborne Assault Normandy Trust
ü Parachute Regiment & Airborne Engineers
ü L' Amicale Anciens des Groupes Lourdes
Educational Resources
q Major Archive, Library and Resource facility containing artefacts, photographs and records.
q Recognised as a significant national centre of expertise in aviation and military history
q Airfield records of all sites throughout Britain
q "Reach for the Sky" Education pack
q Sponsors of "Engineering Inspirations" - a major annual Education Challenge & Showcase in conjunction with NYBEP.
Facilities
Ø 20 acre site containing 20 historic buildings. Fully served with 3-phase electricity; toilets; disabled facilities; parking for 500 vehicles
Ø "NAAFI" style catering facility with seating for 200
Ø Elvington Conference / Exhibition Room - 159sq. m. 200+ capacity.
Regular Clients include: Bentley Motors, SMART Training (Accountancy), Rampage Events, City of York Council Emergency Planning, Forestry Commission, Leeds & Holbeck Building Society, Squadrons and Regimental Associations.
Ø Main Hangar Exhibition Hall - 2000+sq.m.
Car Launches - Nissan, Ford, Vauxhall, Toyota, Saab and Volvo. Trade Shows - Asda, Feridex, Yorkshire Tourist Board Graduation Balls - University of York, College of Law