Solent Sky Museum
Southampton, Hampshire
Event Details
- Open:
- 10am - 5pm (Sunday 12 noon - 5pm)
- Admission:
- £N/a
- Category:
- Historic/Heritage
- Venue:
- Solent Sky Museum
- Website:
- Visit website
- Address:
- SOLENT SKY MUSEUM
Albert Road South, Southampton
Southampton
Hampshire
SO143FR - Phone:
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The Solent Sky depicts the history of aviation in the Solent area and Hampshire.
This small geographical area was arguably the most important area in the world for aircraft experimental and development work also for civil and military air
rcraft operation.
The Museum tells the story of 26 aircraft companies, the largest flying boat operation in the world and in particular the legendary Spitfire designed at Supermarine by R.J.Mitchell in the heart of the City of Southampton.
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