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Man's fascination with flight comes to life at this First and Second World War airfield. Here you can explore an aviation collection that is one of the best in the UK, discover extraordinary flying machines and find out how flight has changed our world.
A site steeped in history, East fortune Airfield in 1919 saw the R34 Airship take off on its record breaking, first east-west, transatlantic flight.
Now home to Scotland's Concorde, the arrival of this famous aircraft, at the museum, marks an exciting period of redevelopment, with new displays and interpretation, a new shop, dedicated learning centre, a bigger café and an exciting exhibition, The Concorde Experience, including on-board tours of the aircraft. You can also enjoy a fun-packed programme of special events throughout the year.
Have you experienced jet travel? Take a look at the UK's only Boeing 707 cockpit and cabin. Step inside and see what it was like to travel on board! Discover how the aircraft was made and watch interviews of passengers and crew. Uniforms, baggage trolleys, airline jet engines and an airport fire engine all help tell the story of the airline that ushered in the 'Jet Age'.
Fantastic Flight gives you the chance to get to grips with the mechanics of flight in our new hand-on interactive galleries. It also features over 25 activities where you can feel the force of lift, discover what planes are made of and test your own skills. We also have flight simulators where you have the chance to land an aeroplane and find out if you can fly solo.
The Fortunes of War exhibition provides you with the opportunity to discover what it was like to serve at East Fortune airfield at different times in history. You can learn how the airfield has changed with our interactive map, navigate an airship to find the enemy submarine and watch historic film footage. Get a first-hand look at what life was like on an active airbase with models, aircraft parts, uniforms, and flying equipment. All of these exciting things give you a very personal sense of what life was like at East Fortune.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
April to October: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.November to March: Weekends only 10.00am - 4.00pm. Please check website for seasonal opening times. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Museum Admission from 1st April.Adult £9.50; Concession £7.50; Child £4.00 Child under 5 free Families (2 adults and 2 children) £24.00 NMS members free. |
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Directions
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| The Museum is 20 miles east of Edinburgh, off the B1347. |
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Museum of Flight Postcode for SatNav: EH39 5LF |
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Nearby Attractions
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Preston Mill
(4 Miles)*
Picturesque Preston Mill sits on the River Tyne which still drives the mill's water-wheel. The conical roofed kiln and red pantile roof of these old 18th-century buildings hold a magnetic attraction for artists and photographers. |
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Tantallon Castle
(5 Miles)*
Tantallon Castle is a remarkable fortification, on a promontory, with earthwork defences, and a massive 14th century curtain wall with towers. |
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Lennoxlove House
(5 Miles)*
Lennoxlove, dating from the 14th century is the home of the Duke of Hamilton, Scotland's premier Duke. |
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