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  • A Haven of Aviation History on the Solway Plain

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    May 4, 2026
    carlisle-airport | display | history | military | nostalgia | tourism | volunteers
    A Haven of Aviation History on the Solway Plain

    Source : Unknown (News & Star) Situated at Carlisle Lake District Airport, Solway Aviation Museum offers a unique window into Britain’s rich aviation history, set against the wide open landscapes of the Solway Plain. Just a short drive from Carlisle city centre, the museum combines accessibility with a distinctly rural setting, where the sights and…

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  • Solway Aviation Museum Ghostbusting Visitor

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    April 10, 2026
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    Solway Aviation Museum Ghostbusting Visitor

    Source : Video Report by Laurence Griffin (ITV News) ITV News report from the 10th April 2026 on the museums ghostbusting visitor. A Genuine 1959 white Cadillac Ambulance converted into an ‘Ecto 1’ replica, of which the original featured in the blockbusting movie franchise, Ghostbusters.

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  • Solway Aviation Museum Open to Visitors for 2026 Season

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    March 28, 2026
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    Solway Aviation Museum Open to Visitors for 2026 Season

    Source : Darren Shield (News & Star) Aviation enthusiasts flocked to Solway Aviation Museum on Friday as the Mayor of Carlisle officially reopened the attraction for its 2026 season. Eager visitors were already lining up at the gates by 10.30am on March 27 as Mayor Jeanette Whalen cut the ribbon at the much-loved museum, which…

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  • Solway Aviation Museum Acquires Sea Harrier Jet Fighter

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    December 24, 2025
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    Solway Aviation Museum Acquires Sea Harrier Jet Fighter

    Source : Matthew Graham (News & Star) Solway Aviation Museum have welcomed a major new exhibit after confirming it is acquiring a Sea Harrier F/A2 jet, serial number ZE697. The aircraft was transported from Lincolnshire to Carlisle, with a specialist team from the museum working alongside Lawson’s Haulage Ltd to carefully move the airframe. Built…

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  • Royal Recognition for Man Who Gives Historic Aircraft a New Lease of Life

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    November 18, 2025
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    Royal Recognition for Man Who Gives Historic Aircraft a New Lease of Life

    Source : Video Report by Gabriel Morris (ITV News) ITV News report from the 18th November 2025 on the chairman of the Solway Aviation Museum receiving an MBE for his hard work in helping to restore and preserve historic aircraft for the past forty years.

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  • A Haven of Aviation History on the Solway Plain
  • Solway Aviation Museum Ghostbusting Visitor
  • Solway Aviation Museum Open to Visitors for 2026 Season
  • Solway Aviation Museum Acquires Sea Harrier Jet Fighter
  • Royal Recognition for Man Who Gives Historic Aircraft a New Lease of Life

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