Upavon Collection

RFC (Officers) Graduation Certificate, WW1
RFC (Officers) Graduation Certificate, Central Flying School, Upavon, Wiltshire, dated 19 November 1917, for Flight Lieutenant H W Auerbach, signed by Lieutenant Colonel Strange

Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: ?
Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: (standing) Capt E.G.R. Lithgow, Asst Paymaster J.H. Lidderdale RN, Major H.M. Trenchard DSO, Capt G.M. Paine MVO RN, Lt and Qr Mr F.H

Elliott's of Newbury EoN Type 7 Primary, of the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association at RAF Upavon. Date: circa 1960

Gloster Gladiator I G-AMRK - K8032
Gloster Gladiator I G-AMRK / K8032 (msn FLWA25488) of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon

Royal Aircraft Factory SE. 5A G-EBIA - D7000
Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5A G-EBIA / D7000 (msn 654/2404) of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF

Bristol F. 2b Fighter G-AEPH - D8096
Bristol F.2b Fighter G-AEPH / D8096 (msn 7575) of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon. Date: 1962

Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA - K3215
Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA / K3215 of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon. Date: 1962

Kennet SN9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kennet SN9 6

A lecture on instrument flying at the Central Flying School at Upavon, Wiltshire, c1936 (c1937)
A lecture on instrument flying in progress at the Central Flying School at Upavon, Wiltshire, c1936 (c1937). The diagrams on the board represent turn indicators. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol

Avro 504K E3404 Upavon
The Shuttleworth Collections Avro 504K built in 1915 and rebuilt by Avro apprentices after the Second World War. Used in the film Reach For The Sky which told the story of WW2 RAF pilot Sir Douglas

The Experimental Flight at Upavon in 1915. Seated from left: Henderson, Rose, Griffith, Bannatyne, Clark, Bourdillon, Dobson and Tizard. Date: 1915

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"Discovering Upavon: A Journey through Aviation History" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where Upavon played a significant role in shaping aviation as we know it today. From RFC (Officers) Graduation Certificates to the tumultuous era of WW1, this quaint village holds tales that will captivate any history enthusiast. One notable artifact is the Elliott's of Newbury EoN Type 7 Primary, a remarkable aircraft that symbolizes the pioneering spirit of flight. It stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who dared to conquer the skies. The Central Flying School at Upavon serves as an emblematic landmark for aviation education. In January 1913, officers gathered proudly for a group photograph, their faces filled with anticipation and dreams of soaring high above the clouds. Can you identify these brave individuals? Amongst its collection are iconic planes such as Gloster Gladiator I G-AMRK - K8032, Royal Aircraft Factory SE. 5A G-EBIA - D7000, Bristol F. 2b Fighter G-AEPH - D8096, and Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA - K3215 – each with its own unique story waiting to be unraveled. As you explore further into Upavon's rich history, you'll come across Kennet SN9 6 Map—a treasure trove revealing hidden airfields and secret routes used during critical missions. Imagine attending a lecture on instrument flying at the Central Flying School in c1936 (c1937). The room buzzing with excitement as eager aviators absorb knowledge that would shape their future careers amidst ever-evolving technology. Avro 504K E3404 Upavon and Royal Aircraft Factory SE. 5A G-EBIA - D7000 stand side by side like guardians of time—reminders of courage displayed by pilots who soared fearlessly into the unknown.