Welcome to the ATA’s study and exhibition space - home of Grandma Flew Spitfires!

The Air Transport Auxiliary Exhibition and Archive tells a forgotten story of courage, skill and sacrifice. 70 years on, it is difficult to believe that Britain was so desperate that the amateur pilots of Air Transport Auxiliary, (men and women), were allowed to fly dozens of different types of war plane between factories and front line squadrons. But it is true, as you will discover when you visit Grandma Flew Spitfires at Maidenhead Heritage Centre in Berkshire.

Why Maidenhead? Because Air Transport Auxiliary’s headquarters airfield was at White Waltham, just 30 seconds flying by Spitfire from Maidenhead Heritage Centre, where you will find one of the largest collections of ATA memorabilia and records anywhere in the world. For the first time, this Air Transport Auxiliary collection is now on permanent display. Come and discover the inspiring story of ordinary men and women who achieved extraordinary things.

Best of all, you can fly a Spitfire simulator, just like the intrepid men and women of Air Transport Auxiliary!

The Museum is CLOSED for building works until 2 March 2012. BUT during February half term you will be able to visit visit our GRANDMA FLEW SPITFIRES exhibition and archive, and to fly our SPITFIRE SIMULATOR, by appointment only. Details will be published here shortly.