JULY 2010

Aviation Museum Opens in Co. Derry

The Shackleton and Aviation Museum member pays tribute to the rich aviation history of the North West of Ireland with a large collection of photographs, artefacts and detailed history of aviation in Ireland.

Famous people to have touched down in Derry include Amelia Earhart who landed in Ballyarnett in 1932. General Italo Balbo and 24 flying boats of the Italian Air Force made a scheduled refuelling stop in Lough Foyle in 1933 and Virgin Boss Richard Branson touched down outside Limavady in a hot air ballon in 1987.

The building housing the museum is being leased to the Association by Limavady Borough Council. The museum is open between 11.00am to 5.30pm seven days a week. Groups at other times can visit by prior arrangement. An official opening is being scheduled for the near future.

For more information log onto www.shackletonandaviationmuseum.com

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