Boscombe Down Aviation Collection | Wiltshire

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, also known as BDAC, is a museum located at the Old Sarum Airfield near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England.

It is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the aviation heritage of Boscombe Down, a nearby military airfield.

The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection aims to educate and inspire visitors about the advancements in aviation and the contributions made by Boscombe Down in the field of flight testing.

It provides a unique opportunity to get up close to historic aircraft and learn about their significance in the development of aviation.

Exhibits

In addition to the aircraft, the museum also exhibits various aviation-related artefacts, equipment, and documents. Visitors can explore interactive displays, historical photographs, and learn about the testing and development of aircraft and aviation technology.

• Sea Hawk WV910
• Hunter F1 WT648
• Hunter F2 WN890
• Hunter F6 XG290
• Scimitar 544 WT859
• Swift F7 XF113
• Avro 707 WZ736
• Tornado ZA319
• Meteor NF11 (mod) WD790
• Lightening P1A WG763
• Canberra B2 (modified) WHB76
• Canberra T4 WJ865
• Meteor WK800
• Hawk XX154
• Lancaster PD130

Events

BDAC has a conference / meeting room which can seat up to 100 people in a theatre layout or can seat up to 40 at tables. There is also a small associated kitchen area that can be used to prepare drinks.