Brooklands Museum
Located on the B374 south of Weybridge, Brooklands initially housed the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit. This was built in 1907 and Brooklands became the birthplace of motor sport and avaition. Brooklands has a long history associated with aviation and was one of the UK's first airfields. Brooklands Aviation was formed in 1931 to operate the airfield. During World War Two aircraft production was undertaken at the field with Vickers Wellington, Warwick and Hawker Hurricanes constructed.
On 4 September 1940 Brooklands was attacked by the Luftwaffe with 90 workers being killed and over 400 injured. After the war aircraft production continued with Vickers Armstrong, with types such as the Viking, Valetta, Varsity, Viscount, Vanguard, Valiant and VC-10. The factory went on to design and build the TSR2, BAC 111 and major parts of Concord. In 1988 - 89 the factory finally closed.
In 1987 the Brooklands Museum Trust was formed to preserve the sites history and heritage. The museum now houses a wide variety of motor sport and aviation related exhibits and is well worth a visit. Brooklands is the type of museum that you can return to again and again as there is always something occurring or a new exhibit to see. The staff are especially friendly and accommodating which lends to a very enjoyable experience whilst visiting the museum.
Vickers Wellington MK1a - N2980 R Robert - please click here for history:
Opening times and general information regarding Brooklands Museum can be found here:
On 4 September 1940 Brooklands was attacked by the Luftwaffe with 90 workers being killed and over 400 injured. After the war aircraft production continued with Vickers Armstrong, with types such as the Viking, Valetta, Varsity, Viscount, Vanguard, Valiant and VC-10. The factory went on to design and build the TSR2, BAC 111 and major parts of Concord. In 1988 - 89 the factory finally closed.
In 1987 the Brooklands Museum Trust was formed to preserve the sites history and heritage. The museum now houses a wide variety of motor sport and aviation related exhibits and is well worth a visit. Brooklands is the type of museum that you can return to again and again as there is always something occurring or a new exhibit to see. The staff are especially friendly and accommodating which lends to a very enjoyable experience whilst visiting the museum.
Vickers Wellington MK1a - N2980 R Robert - please click here for history:
Opening times and general information regarding Brooklands Museum can be found here:
Page Index - Aircraft Within This Gallery
Vickers Merchantman G-APEP - Sopwith F.1 Camel Replica G-BFCZ / B7270 - Supermarine Swift MK.4 WK198
BAC 111-475AM G-ASYD - Vickers Varsity T.1 WF372 A - Vickers Viking 1 G-AGRU Vagrant - Vickers Wellington 1a - N2980 R - Robert - Vickers Viscount 837 XT575 - Avro Lancaster Mk X: Cockpit/Fuselage Section reconstruction with nose of KB976 - Supermarine SpitfireMk IIA P8088 The Borough Of Lambeth - Vickers Merchantman G-APEJ
Vickers VC-10 1103 - A40-AB - BAe Jetstream T.1 XX499 G - Hawker Hunter F.51 - E-421
Vickers VC-10 Srs G-ARVM - Hawker P.1127 XP984
Vickers Merchantman G-APEP - Sopwith F.1 Camel Replica G-BFCZ / B7270 - Supermarine Swift MK.4 WK198
BAC 111-475AM G-ASYD - Vickers Varsity T.1 WF372 A - Vickers Viking 1 G-AGRU Vagrant - Vickers Wellington 1a - N2980 R - Robert - Vickers Viscount 837 XT575 - Avro Lancaster Mk X: Cockpit/Fuselage Section reconstruction with nose of KB976 - Supermarine SpitfireMk IIA P8088 The Borough Of Lambeth - Vickers Merchantman G-APEJ
Vickers VC-10 1103 - A40-AB - BAe Jetstream T.1 XX499 G - Hawker Hunter F.51 - E-421
Vickers VC-10 Srs G-ARVM - Hawker P.1127 XP984