SOLENT SKY

Get a chance to marvel at an extensive collection of flying machines, models as well as photographs at Solent Sky, which is one of the most unique tourist attractions in Southampton. Paying homage to the rich aviation history and heritage of the city, this museum is also known for the displays of the Sandringham flying boat and the Supermarine racing seaplane. 

One of the best places to visit in the city of Southampton is the Solent Sky Museum, a museum that is home to an amazing collection of displays, models, photographs as well as iconic aircraft of the country, and tells the story of its amazing history of aviation. Not only can you sit inside the cockpits of fighter jet planes, but also take a walk through the giant airplanes, whilst also learning about the important work and breakthroughs in the technologies in aircraft during the 19th and 20th centuries. 

In addition to 20 different airframes, the museum also boasts magnificent showpieces, including the Supermarine Spitfire, the Supermarine S.6A, the Sandringham Flying Boat, and more, which are sure to transport you back into the golden age of aviation in the region. Other aircraft that you can see here include the Swift or Harrier Jumper Jet, or other exhibits, such as engines, uniforms, and numerous memorabilia. 

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Highlights

• Spend some time at Solent Sky, a one-of-a-kind museum that commemorates and celebrates the region’s rich aviation history and consists of some of the most iconic aircraft of Britain, including the Spitfire
• Admire the marvelous showpieces of the museum, including the magnificent Sandringham Flying Boat and the Supermarine Racing Seaplane that won the Schneider Trophy in the 1930s
• Listen to the stories of heroic battles fought in air, and gain deeper insights into the elements of engineering and design that make aircrafts a special form of automobile