The Shuttleworth Collection

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Alder Drive
Biggleswade, England SG18 9DT
Started by Richard Shuttleworth, who collectected some of the exhibits still here, The Shuttleworth Collection is home to the best collection of genuine WWI aircraft that all still fly in Europe, alongside other historic aircraft from 1909 to the 1950s. The Collection includes the oldest aircraft still flying - the 1909 Blériot. Also, the oldest airworthy British aircraft 1912 Blackburn Monoplane, the 1934 race winning DH88 Comet, record breaking 1936 Mew Gull, 1938 special ops Westland Lysander and many more. Vintage vehicles including a steam locomobile and early buses, cycles and motorcycles are also part of The Collection. Shuttleworth is based at an aerodrome with a grass runway, PPR required and aviation fuel available at self-service pumps. It's just off the A1 at Biggleswade with free parking, on-site Play Area, restaurant and adjacent Swiss Garden, and a period Mansion (open event days). May to October it is a top class vintage airshow venue.

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Superb event.
10/14/2024

My friend and myself attended on Sunday of the racing days and we were not disappointed despite the ...

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Good afternoon outing
9/30/2024

Comprehensive collection of airplanes and cars from late 19th century - mid 20th century. Displayed ...

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A Great day out
9/22/2024

This is a very interesting place to visit. I went with a male friend who is very interested in anyth...

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