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HorsaGlider

Airspeed AS.51 & 58 Horsa Glider

In World War 2, towed transport gliders were built in large numbers to air-land troops with weapons far behind enemy lines, without needing parachute training, and with far less scattering.

Vampire FB6

de Havilland DH100 Vampire FB.6

Designed at Salisbury Hall, and built and first flown at Hatfield in 1943, the Vampire single-seat fighter was the first de Havilland jet aircraft. It is of compact pod and twin-boom design, with a single DH Goblin centrifugal turbojet behind the cockpit, fed by wing-root air intakes. Given the modest thrust of the early turbojets, this configuration offered short intake ducts and jet pipe, for minimum propulsive losses, and with the hot exhaust passing below the tailplane. The rear engine freed nose space for a retractable tricycle undercarriage, giving an excellent forward view for the pilot, the raised tail avoiding jet exhaust damage to airfield turf and tarmac.

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for 2016 from travellers worldwide on TripAdvisor who have recognised the de Havilland Aircraft Museum for Excellence in Hospitality.
As a recipient of this award, it means that we have been recognised for delivering consistently great service, as defined by the reviews of travellers and visitors.
The recognition distinguishes us from other attractions and gives visitors more reason to choose the de Havilland Aircraft Museum.

We had a great visit and the kids really loved getting in the planes!
Smith Family, Oxford

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