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A Haven of Aviation History on the Solway Plain
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Read more: A Haven of Aviation History on the Solway PlainSource : 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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Read more: Solway Aviation Museum Ghostbusting VisitorSource : 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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Read more: Solway Aviation Museum Open to Visitors for 2026 SeasonSource : 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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Royal Recognition for Man Who Gives Historic Aircraft a New Lease of Life
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Read more: Royal Recognition for Man Who Gives Historic Aircraft a New Lease of LifeSource : 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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Museum Receives Highest Aviation Heritage Honour for Saving RAF Plane
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Read more: Museum Receives Highest Aviation Heritage Honour for Saving RAF PlaneSource : Paul McTaggart (News & Star) A CARLISLE museum has been presented with the ‘highest’ accolade among the aviation heritage community for their work in rescuing and restoring the last remaining Blackburn Beverley XB259. The Solway Aviation Museum was awarded the AHUK Robert Pleming Memorial Award at a ceremony held at the Yorkshire Air…
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