Shannon Aviation Museum
Now a multi-award-winning highlight of County Clare, Shannon Aviation Museum is a must for anyone fascinated by flight, history and true engineering feats. Friendly, clued-up guides and volunteers share stories that turn complex engineering into gripping tales, inspiring future pilots, engineers and dreamers. An excellent interactive audio guide, hands-on displays and structured guided tours make this far more than a static museum, which is why it earns a well-deserved second appearance in my book. Younger visitors can test their skills on the flight simulator with expert coaching, while older enthusiasts linger over jet engines, cockpits and rare instruments. Highlights include sitting beside the BAC 1-11 cockpit section, the Spitfire cockpit, a Phantom F4 rudder and evocative navigation tools from aviation’s golden age. Educational, imaginative and uplifting in equal measure, Shannon Aviation Museum proves that history, technology and inspiration can happily share the same runway. Allow plenty of time to explore.
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