What’s On at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
Throughout the year we host a programme of talks, presentations, and special events exploring aviation history, personal experiences, and historic aircraft.
Join guest speakers, historians, and aviation enthusiasts at the Collection for engaging evenings celebrating aviation heritage.
Upcoming Events & Talks 2026
Our events programme brings aviation history to life through guest speakers, specialist presentations, and themed evenings held at the Collection throughout the year.
MAR
10
PRESENTATION PROGRAMME
BDAC Presentation Series
Most presentations take place in the Conference Room, with selected talks delivered online. Talks begin at 19:00 unless otherwise stated.
JUN
09
Aerial Surveillance Part 2
Phil Nelson
JUL
14
Pegasus Bridge using words of Glider Pilots
Brig (rtd) Richard Folkes OBE FRAeS
SEPT
08
Navy Aerobatic Teams
Jerry Granger-Holcombe
OCT
27
Army Aerobatic Teams
Maj (rtd) George Bacon MBE TD
NOV
10
Three Quarters of the Circle
Dave Linney AFC
DEC
08
Unfit to Fly
Hugh Thompson
Looking for the full programme?
Special Events 2026
IPMS BDAC Model Show — 26 July 2026 (Click for further information)
Christmas Market — 15 November 2026 | 10:00–15:00
Christmas Social (BDAC Members Only) — 7 December 2026 | 12:30–15:00
Carols Take Flight — 7 December 2026 | 18:15–20:00 (Click for further information)
Tickets where required, and details for all of the above are available from the BDAC Shop. Tel: 01722 323636
Get In Touch
If you would like to be kept informed of future events, have any questions or need any more information please contact us:
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, Hangar 1 South,
Old Sarum Airfield
Old Sarum
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 6DZ.
Tel: 01722 323636
Aero Jumble ’26 — Saturday 5th September 2026
A popular sale of aviation and militaria items — including aircraft parts, instruments, kits, models, books, uniforms and more.
Opening times
Stallholders access from 06:30
Earlybirds access from 08:30
The public from 10:00 (normal museum admission prices apply)
Tickets
Earlybird tickets are available in advance and on the day and cost £15, including entrance to the museum.
Stalls
Internal and external stalls available.
Stalls must be paid for in advance. Payment is non-refundable and includes entrance for two people.
For prices and stall bookings, please contact us.
Important notes
Booking forms and full details are available from Hugh Sillett.
The museum and its staff cannot be held responsible for any damage to stalls, or for the condition, theft or loss of goods.
If you would like to be kept informed, or have any questions, please contact:
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (Aero Jumble), Hangar 1 South, Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6DZ
Tel: 01722 323636
