About Aviation Heritage UK

Aviation Heritage UK, formed in 1967 as The British Aviation Preservation Council, is the national body for the preservation of aviation related items. It is a voluntary staffed body which undertakes a representation, co-ordination and enabling role.

AHUK membership includes national, local authority, independent and service museums, private collections, voluntary groups and other organisations involved in the advancement of aviation preservation in Britain. A number of overseas aircraft preservation organisations have affiliated membership.

The activities of AHUK include:

• Acting on behalf of, and to advance, the National Aviation Heritage movement
• Regular Members Meetings hosted by member organisations
• Maintaining the AHUK Logbook which contains contact information, advice etc.
• Encouraging “Best Practice” in member organisations
• Organizing a Parts Finder (Wants and Disposals) system
• Maintaining The National Aviation Heritage Register
• Maintaining the BAPC Register of Anonymous Aircraft
• Organizing conferences and seminars dealing with preservation issues
• Providing contact information for access to specialist help
• Providing free and low cost training courses for member organisation’s volunteer staff
• Developing and promoting the National Strategy for Aviation Heritage in partnership with relevant national bodies
• Encouraging collaboration amongst Members, and to provide a forum to discuss matters of mutual interest
• Pursuing matters of common interest to member organisations
• Publishing relevant information and to offer assistance
• Increasing public and political awareness of national aviation heritage
• Liaising and co-operating with other national and international heritage bodies