Halifax bomber takes centre stage as Yorkshire Air Museum prepares to reopen to visitors

Yorkshire Air Museum is preparing to reopen to visitors on Saturday 4 July, after being closed for more than three months during the coronavirus outbreak.

A team of volunteers has been on hand to clean up the hangers and gardens, as well as moving aircraft and vehicles to create new indoor and outdoor displays.

The famous Friday the 13th Halifax bomber reconstruction now stands centre stage in the main display hangar, greeting visitors as they arrive.

Visitors will need to pre-book tickets online and upon arrival, they will follow a new one-way route around the displays to facilitate social distancing.

Barbara George, Director of Yorkshire Air Museum said:

The museum's income is entirely funded by the revenue it generates from visitors and events, meaning 15 weeks of closure has led to a £50,000 shortfall in income.

An online appeal has been launched, encouraging supporters to donate towards the running costs of the museum.

Museum Director,  Barbara George added:

Refreshments will be open to the public from the museum's shop, with picnic tables located at safe distances around the site. The restaurant will remain closed to visitors.

The museum will reopen on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July, from 10 am to 5 pm. It will then open on Wednesdays to Sundays, before moving to a 7-day opening from the start of the school summer holidays towards the end of July.