About the Bristol Aero Collection Museum
Located in a World War II hangar on Kemble airfield, The Bristol Aero Collection is dedicated to the preservation and display of products of the Bristol Aeroplane Company and its sister companies. The company was founded in 1910 by Sir George White, a Victorian entrepreneur, whose first venture into aeroplane manufacture sprang from his successful tramway and bus companies.
On display are military and civil aircraft, engines, missiles, spacecraft, road transport and many other items designed and built in Bristol in the last century.
Military aircraft – Famous types such as the Boxkite, Bulldog, Blenheim, Beaufort and Beaufighters were produced. The origins and details of these aircraft are shown in a series of contemporary photographs and scale models.
Civil aircraft – Find out more about the world famous Brabazon. Enter the cockpit of a Britannia, the “whispering giant” and walk through our mock-up of the supersonic Concorde cabin in original 1960s décor.
Helicopters – View the Bristol Sycamore, the first British designed helicopter to receive Certificate of Airworthiness and the unique Bristol 173, the world’s first twin engine and tandem rotor helicopter.
Guided missiles – on display are the Bloodhound, tracked and towed Rapiers, Vertical launch Seawolf and many others.
Space – see examples of rocket motors, a complete Skylark research rocket and a mock-up of the Giotto satellite.
Aero engines – Exhibits range from early piston engines through turboprops to the powerplant of the Vulcan bomber and Concorde.
Transport – see a Bristol horse-drawn tram currently being lovingly restored, a famous Bristol bus and a 1920s Bristol lorry.
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