The Shuttleworth Collection

The Shuttleworth Collection is a museum located in Bedfordshire, England. It is a collection of vintage aircraft and vehicles, including many that are still in working condition. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of these historical vehicles, with a particular focus on early aviation and motoring. The collection includes a wide variety of aircraft, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, dating from the late 19th century to the 1950s.

The collection at the Shuttleworth Collection is considered one of the most significant collection of vintage aircraft in the world, with over 50 aircrafts on display. Some of the famous and well-known aircrafts on display include:

• The 1909 Bleriot XI, one of the oldest airworthy aircraft in the world, and the first aircraft to fly across the English Channel.
• The 1912 Deperdussin, an early racing aircraft.
• The 1917 SE5A, a World War I fighter aircraft.
• The 1918 Sopwith Camel, another World War I fighter aircraft.
• The 1933 Percival Mew Gull, a racing and record-breaking aircraft.

The museum also has a collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. Some of the most famous and well-known vehicles on display include:

• The 1903 De Dion Bouton, one of the oldest cars in the collection.
• The 1911 Panhard et Levassor, a pioneering French car.
• The 1913 Vauxhall Prince Henry, a British luxury car.
• The 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a British luxury car.
• The 1937 Alvis Speed 25, a British sports car.

The Shuttleworth Collection also hosts regular airshows and flying displays, where visitors can see many of the aircraft in the collection take to the skies. The museum also has a restoration workshop, where visitors can see the process of restoring and maintaining these historical vehicles. The Shuttleworth Collection is a unique and fascinating place, where visitors can learn about the history of aviation and motoring and see these vehicles in action.