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Discover the extraordinary story of our human ambition to take to the skies. East Fortune played an important role as an airfield during two World Wars. Now the National Museum of Flight hangars are packed with aircraft that reveal how flight developed from the Wright brothers to Concorde.

There's so much to see and do at the National Museum of Flight! Work your way through the four Hangars, each telling the story of aviation, from military and civil to Concorde.
Don't miss a behind-the-scenes tour of our rare aircraft in our Restoration Hangar - check with the Ticket Desk for tour times.

Outside the hangars, you can see the Comet, Vulcan and BAC1-11. They have also got a 'Green Goddess' fire-engine and Matador 4x4 truck on permanent display and make sure you visit the Radar Room - full of vintage avionics equipment!

The Annual Airshow

Over 10,500 visitors flocked to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune on Saturday 25 July this year for the attraction's annual Airshow.

The crowds were treated to a line-up of spectacular aerial entertainment including the barnstorming feats of the Team Guinot Wing-walkers, the impressive Chinook and Lynx helicopters, aerobatic display team The Blades and the awesome Avro Vulcan bomber.

Visitors were also able to watch a fly-by from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with its Spitfire, Dakota and Hurricane aircraft.

On the ground, a host of activities were enjoyed ranging from a unique 'Meet the Pilot' session with former Concorde Captain, Andy Baillie, to falconry, mountain biking and archery displays.

Opening Times:

Open 7 days a week until Sat 31 Oct - 10:00-17:00

Open weekends only Nov-March - 10:00-16:00

Sat 26 Dec 2009: closed
Sun 27 Dec 2009: open
Sat 2 Jan 2010: open
Sun 3 Jan 2010: open

Admission:

Adult £8.50;
Concessions £6.50;
Child 12 and under free
National Museums Scotland Members free