Travel Trade Factsheet National Museum of Flight East Lothian Get on board Scotland’s Concorde © Ruth Armstrong The National Museum of Flight is an historic airfield used in The Avro Vulcan Bomber both the First and Second World Wars. Based in the gently rolling countryside of East Lothian, just outside Edinburgh, the museum is home to one of Europe’s best collections of aircraft including Scotland’s Concorde. Climb on board Concorde to discover A unique group visit what transatlantic flight was like and Head off on a journey of discovery at this learn more about the legacy of this former airfield, on a half or full day tour iconic aircraft. Join the high-flying jet from Edinburgh. The museum at East set in our Boeing 707 cabin, then visit Fortune is located only 40 minutes’ drive our Fortunes of War display to find out from Edinburgh. Combine with other how East Fortune Airfield has evolved East Lothian attractions like Dirleton and grown over the years and hear the Castle, Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery or personal stories of the servicemen and the Scottish Seabird Centre. women who served at the base. Group rates and booking Coach parking Group rates (based on 10 pax min) per There is ample parking on site. Coach person £10.50 adult and £8.50 for over drivers and guides can enjoy a free 60s. Contact us in advance if you would museum visit plus a complimentary like a guided tour. lunch in the Aviator Café. Contact us The Aviator Café For more information Snacks and lunches can be pre-booked in email [email protected] the café. or call +44 (0) 131 247 4238 The iconic Supermarine Spitfire © Ruth Armstrong National Museum of Flight Fascinating stories to discover Discover the stories behind the aircraft © Ruth Armstrong Iconic aircraft Get on board The National Museum of Flight is home to a number of iconic aircraft, including the Step inside a number of aircraft around legendary Spitfire, the Cold War Vulcan bomber and a Hawk, flown by the world-famous the museum, including a BAC 1-11 Red Arrows. passenger aircraft and a 1962 de Havilland Comet. Join the 1960s jet set The museum is also home to Scotland’s Concorde – the most iconic passenger plane ever on the UK’s only surviving Boeing 707 to take to the skies. Get on board this supersonic aircraft to discover what transatlantic cockpit and cabin and find out what flight was like for passengers and crew and learn more about Concorde’s legacy. made supersonic travel so special on First and Second World Wars Concorde. The museum houses a world-class collection of Second World War aircraft and First World War artefacts. In our Military Aviation Hangar examine the roles that aircraft have played in conflict throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Learn more about the people who designed and flew these amazing machines, including the world-famous Spitfire, the oldest surviving Harrier Jump Jet and the Tornado F3. Historic Airfield Before it was home to the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield was one of the UK’s key military bases during the First and Second World Wars. Explore the historic site on foot and visit our recreated 1930s Parachute Store. Then find out how the airfield has evolved and grown over the years and hear the personal stories of the servicemen and women who served at the base in our Fortunes of War gallery. Scotland’s National Airshow Saturday 27 July 2019 10:00–17:00 Scotland’s National Airshow is a thrilling day out for all ages. Contact us in advance for group bookings and discounts. For other special events visit nms.ac.uk/flight The world-famous Red Arrows Hawk © Ruth Armstrong National Museums Scotland Scottish Charity, No SC01130.