AIRCRAFT ENGINE RUN EVENT

Experience the incredible sight and sound as the engines of these two iconic aircraft are fired up.

Where else can you witness engines running on two such incredible aircraft which reflect such an important period of aviation history - at just one venue? Its something you won't forget. There's also the opportunity to meet and chat to some of the crew who served on the Shackleton, their personal stories will leave you with some truly lasting memories.

But there's lots more to see and do. The Museum hangar is home to a wider collection of airframes including the Jaguar, Harrier, Meteor, Hunter and Devon. The Gatwick history exhibition traces the interesting story behind the airport and the airlines which have operated there - will you recognise some of the uniforms and memorabilia?

The Typhoon Motion Simuator will be operational all day so why not jump aboard for an exhilerating ride.

Climb insde the Robinson R22 helicopter, Islander cockpit and Canberra nose section.

And when you need to re-charge, there's the Galley Coffee Shop with seating inside and out, plus some delicious food available from our wonderful catering vendors. If the sun is shining then don't forget we have acres of space to bring a picnic. You can also take a walk to the Gatwick viewing area, just 300 yards from the runway, perfect for plane spotters - or you can relax in our event field and watch the activity.

And if all of that isn't enough and you need another adrenalin rush - book a ride on a Tank.

Your support will help us to preserve and care for not just these aircraft, but all of the important exhibits here at the Museum.