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CAERNARFON AIR WORLD
Situated on the edge of Snowdonia, Caernarfon Air World was created in 1910 as RAF Llandwrog and it was here that the first RAF Mountain Rescue Team was formed.
In the hangar you can see planes and helicopters, in land-scaped settings, aircraft engines, ejector seats and over two hundred model aircraft. If you enjoy the nostalgia associated with planes and flying, this is the place for you and it is 'Hands On'. You can sit in cockpits, take the controls in the Varsity Trainer and wander round full size planes. There are also exhibitions featuring the local aviation history, the story of the Dambusters, Welsh flying VC's , the first RAF Mountain Rescue Service and a fascinating collection of wartime newspapers and historic First Day covers.
Pleasure flights are available to some interesting places and there is often a chance to fly in the Dragon Rapide that is positioned at the airfield for most of the Summer. For more information about the Museum and Pleasure Flights, telephone 01286 830800
The museum is conveniently situated on the airfield.
Opening Times:
Daily 1st March - 2nd November.
0900 to 1730 (and in the Winter by request).
Refreshments are available at the Dakota Restaurant, on the first floor of the original 1940 Control Tower with its panoramic views across the airfield, the mountains of Snowdonia and to the Isle of Anglesey, or the Coffee Shop, which is more accessible to those with mobility problems.
Souvenirs available in the well stocked museum shop.
Last modified on 29/01/97