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Welcome to the Ulster Aviation Society. Ulster Aviation Society,
via Gate 3 – Maze Long Kesh,
94 Halftown Road,
LISBURN,
N. Ireland, UK
BT27 5RF
(279)

Founded December 1968
Our aims and objectives:
• Public education on aviation-related topics.
• Highlight Northern Ireland's aviation heritage.
• Maintain an aviation museum

30/10/2026

We recently took delivery of a Haulotte Optimum 8 Scissorlift, kindly sponsored by W. Hall - The Forklift Centre in Mallusk.

This will allow cleaning, painting and much-needed maintenance at height for some of our specialist volunteers, where a ladder would be too precarious and keep them safe working at heights.

The Society are absolutely delighted with Chris Hall's generosity and his company's on-going sponsorship deal, plus we really appreciate the machine's fantastic new paint job, full pre-delivery service, plus training for our volunteers.

www.whall.co.uk

27/10/2026

A timely reminder that tomorrow night, Wednesday 28th October is our bi-monthly meeting at the hangars at Long Kesh.
Tomorrow night, we are pleased to welcome guest speaker, Ray Jordan who will be giving a talk on Alcock and Brown. On 14/15th June 1919 they made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. Want to know more? Why not join us, the meeting starts at 8pm. Ray.

23/10/2026

Due to the forecast weather conditions for Saturday and Sunday please note that the hangars will be closed both days . Ray.

06/10/2026

It is with deep shock and extreme sadness that I have to report the death of long standing member and volunteer, Leonard Craig. Leonard has been an outstanding volunteer for over 20 years, playing a leading part in dismantling our Phantom for example. He was always to be seen doing something on some aircraft and always ready to lend a hand. Whilst he had not been well over the last number of months, we are completely devastated by his passing. He will be so sadly missed by so many of us. RIP Leonard.

30/09/2026

Four intrepid Society members have once again ventured to Vancouver to check out the local aviation museums. Taken from the A321's tail this was them landing this afternoon.... Ray.

29/09/2026

✈️ Could you help pilot Ulster Aviation Society towards Museum Accreditation?

The Ulster Aviation Society is looking for an experienced museum professional to become an Accreditation Mentor and support its journey towards achieving UK Museum Accreditation.

This voluntary role offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise, act as a critical friend, and help strengthen museum practice in areas such as governance, collections care, planning and public engagement.

✔ Support one of Northern Ireland's most distinctive heritage organisations
✔ Expand your professional network
✔ Help shape the future of an outstanding aviation collection

📅 Expression of Interest deadline: 30 October 2026

Find out more and download the application form here: https://nimc.co.uk/news/could-you-help-pilot-ulster-aviation-society-towards-uk-museum-accreditation/

17/09/2026

If you attended our EHOD Weekend 2026 at the UAS, and have a couple of minutes to spare, the LoveHeritage NI team (who organise EHOD within the Dept for Communities) would appreciate if you could fill in a quick online Survey about the EHOD Weekend to help them for next year.

They're offering chance to win a £50 Gift Voucher to one lucky winner, so please share your experience on their Visitor' Feedback Survey here: https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/dfc/ehod-visitor-survey-2026/

Love Heritage NI

15/09/2026

We also moved the Vampire from Hangar 1 to Hangar 2... Ray.

15/09/2026

With the weekend over we took the opportunity to do some repositioning....moving the Martin Baker Meteor T7 (Special) from Hangar 2 to Hangar 1 to be next to the Martin Baker display. Some of the other exhibits have also switched positions Hawk, Jaguar and Harrier.....Ray.

13/09/2026

What an incredible weekend, 6000 visitors on Saturday and 6500 today, Sunday.... 12,500 TOTAL (up from 7,200 last year).

It would not have been possible without the superb help from the RAF Cadets and of course our very own volunteers.

Thanks must also go to the caterers, our special guests each day and last but not least to everyone who visited over the weekend.

To see so many happy people, to hear and read the fantastic comments makes it all worthwhile....the team and I look forward to welcoming you back next year, if not before.
Thanks again, Ray.

Love Heritage NI

Address

Gate 3, Maze Long Kesh, 94 Halftown Road
Lisburn
BT275RF

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 5pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5pm
Friday	10:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+447724896215

Website

https://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/

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