The airfield at Caernarfon played an important
role in the war effort. As an RAF station it became a centre of
excellence for training of Bomber Command navigators, radio
operators, bomb aimers and gunners.
As RAF Llandwrog it was also the home of one of
the RAF's first Mountain Rescue Teams formed by Flt Lt George
"Des" Graham the SMO. He is considered as the father of
the modern RAF Mountain Rescue Service for which he was awarded
the MBE in 1943. He was also decorated DSO and Burma Star for his
part in a daring rescue behind enemy lines in Burma in 1944.
The museum is very 'hands-on' giving you the
chance to sit inside some of the cockpits. There are also
literally hundreds of model aircraft in the museum, including some
very rare models, and a small cinema showing aviation footage
which can be purchased from the museum gift shop.
Exhibits
include: Display area for RAF Search and Rescue, Display of
Mountain Rescue Service, Tiger Moth construction project, History
of the Fleet Air Arm, Display area of Llanbedr Missile range,
Westland Whirlwind helicopter, History of RAF, Varcity simulator, Percival Prince, Javelin, Jindevik,
Sea Hawk, Venom, Hunter MK1, Hunter T9 twin seat trainer, Link
trainer and Sycamore helicopter
Opening times: 9am - 5.30pm every day
Admission: Adults £
