Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum

The Yorkshire Air Museum, (RAF Elvington airfield during the World War II), is an air museum in England. The museum was first opened to the public on 31 May 1986.

Highlights include the museums recreation of a Halifax bomber (pictured) and A Handley Page Victor, one of the 3 V-Bombers.

Contact information

Yorkshire Air Museum,
Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU
Phone: (44) (0) 1904 608595
Fax: (44) (0) 1904 608246
museum@yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk

Also hosts The British National 50cc Endurance Racing events.

External links

* [http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk/index.asp Yorkshire Air Museum]


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