About Us
About Us
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The Civil Aviation Trust is a not for profit charitable organisation that has been formed to save and preserve civil airliners from around the world for the benefit of the general public through interactive and educational displays.
The Civil Aviation Trust is a not for profit charitable organisation that has been formed to save and preserve civil airliners from around the world for the benefit of the general public through interactive and educational displays.
Stretching back to the 1920’s passenger transport has had a rapidly expanding and technologically advancing history from Biplanes carrying just a few passengers through supersonic travel and airliners capable of carrying 100’s of passengers vast distances.
Stretching back to the 1920’s passenger transport has had a rapidly expanding and technologically advancing history from Biplanes carrying just a few passengers through supersonic travel and airliners capable of carrying 100’s of passengers vast distances.
It is a history we want to show with aeroplanes, passenger seating, engines and cabin layouts and crew uniforms through the ages.
It is a history we want to show with aeroplanes, passenger seating, engines and cabin layouts and crew uniforms through the ages.
We are a small but growing team of volunteers all with the same aim, to help preserve aviation history for future generations to enjoy, though civil aviation is not as glamorous as military aviation it still plays an important role in making the world smaller and enabling us to jump on an aeroplane and go and enjoy some summer sun.
We are a small but growing team of volunteers all with the same aim, to help preserve aviation history for future generations to enjoy, though civil aviation is not as glamorous as military aviation it still plays an important role in making the world smaller and enabling us to jump on an aeroplane and go and enjoy some summer sun.
We currently have the front section of a Bae Jetstream 41 which we are converting into a simulator and open to the public. Our first pressing need is to find a permanent home suitable for our growing collection and to ultimately be able to open to the public.
We currently have the front section of a Bae Jetstream 41 which we are converting into a simulator and open to the public. Our first pressing need is to find a permanent home suitable for our growing collection and to ultimately be able to open to the public.
We are currently based near Staplecross in East Sussex at a place called beside the Beaten Tracks and we have taken on one of their large polytunnels which we are turning into a museum.
We are currently based near Staplecross in East Sussex at a place called beside the Beaten Tracks and we have taken on one of their large polytunnels which we are turning into a museum.
Our Vision
Our Vision
To become a beacon of civil aviation heritage where community, curiousity and passion for flight come together to celebrate the past and inspire the future.
To become a beacon of civil aviation heritage where community, curiousity and passion for flight come together to celebrate the past and inspire the future.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of civil aviation by curating authentic aircraft displays, offering hands-on interactive experiences, and sharing the stories of flight. Driven by dedicated volunteers, we aim to educate, inspire, and ignite a lifelong fascination with civil aviation in visitors of all ages.
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of civil aviation by curating authentic aircraft displays, offering hands-on interactive experiences, and sharing the stories of flight. Driven by dedicated volunteers, we aim to educate, inspire, and ignite a lifelong fascination with civil aviation in visitors of all ages.
Preservation and Celebration
Preservation and Celebration
We will collect, restore, preserve and display objects and artefacts from to celebrate the rich history of civil aviation and the important role it has in the world of flight.
We will collect, restore, preserve and display objects and artefacts from to celebrate the rich history of civil aviation and the important role it has in the world of flight.
Interactivity
Interactivity
We will bring aviation to life with interactive exhibits, hands-on displays and a community of passionate aviation professionals and enthusiasts to talk about civil aviation.
We will bring aviation to life with interactive exhibits, hands-on displays and a community of passionate aviation professionals and enthusiasts to talk about civil aviation.
Education and Inspiration
Education and Inspiration
We will offer informative displays, tours, events and workshops to educate and inspire visitors of all ages.
We will offer informative displays, tours, events and workshops to educate and inspire visitors of all ages.
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