04/03/2011

Issued by Yorkshire Air Museum

The Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial, in Elvington, North Yorkshire, have announced today that they have won a prestigious tourism award voted by the public, the national Going Places Best Attraction 2010/2011 Award. 

The Yorkshire Air Museum had stiff competition in the public category from attractions throughout England and Wales. Says Museum Director, Ian Reed: ‘We are absolutely delighted with the news and to be voted ‘Best Attraction' by the public is the greatest accolade.  We've worked hard to ensure the Yorkshire Air Museum is recognised as a national destination and our status as Allied Air Forces Memorial is beginning to bring the Museum and the team here, the acknowledgement it deserves.' 

The Yorkshire Air Museum is enjoying a winning streak following a recent announcement that they have been shortlisted for their film, Flightpaths, in the 10th Imperial War Museum  Film Festival Awards.  The winner will be announced in London on 8th February.

The Museum will also be announcing plans for the very first French Memorial in an English cathedral to

be inaugurated at York Minster on 20th October.  The plaque is in commemoration of the only two French Heavy bomber Squadrons of World War Two who flew with RAF Bomber Command from RAF Elvington, York.  Over 1600 people are expected to attend including senior officials from Britain and France.

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