THE RAF HALTON
TRENCHARD MUSEUM
The Trenchard Museum aims to preserve and display items that relate to the history of Royal Air Force Halton.
Opened by the current Viscount Trenchard, grandson of the first Marshal of the Royal Air Force, on the 26th June 1999, it was initially funded and supported by the RAF Halton Apprentice Association (RAFHAA). Since then, the Museum’s collection has grown to include a myriad of artefacts including complete aircraft, cockpits, aero engines, weapons, tools, uniforms and a range of displays, models and memorabilia which illustrate the life, training and notable events in the history of RAF Halton.
The Museum also has displays covering the other residents of the site over the many years it has been active including Princess Mary’s Hospital, a Dental Training establishment, RAF Police school and others.
Open every Wednesday and on the second Saturday of every month, pre-booking is required, please visit the museum website at trenchardmuseum.org.uk
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Enter through the main door and you are into the foyer. Before you follow the arrows on the floor take a look to the left and there we will find framed pictures on the wall of Halton House - the Rothschild Mansion - and, on the Sideboard, albums containing photographs from the early days when the Halton estate was given over to the military.
Use the arrows to navigate through the museum. Hovering over the images will give you further information whilst clicking will open the image up in full screen mode.
For a more practical insight to the world of aviation engineering and to share the knowledge and scope of RAF Halton Apprentices' education go to the James McCudden Flight Heritage Centre.
Click here to view the James McCudden Flight Heritage Centre (JMFHC)