Archive
Archive at Duxford Aviation Society Museum
We are particularly interested in any object that helps illustrate and record the history and development of British Civil Aviation over time, particularly the changes in the passenger experience, technical developments or the commercial mergers and acquisitions of airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
Typical objects might include books, documents, photographs and digital media (which must have identified dates and locations) logbooks, engineering drawings, maps, and technical specifications.
We may also be interested in airline memorabilia such as tickets, boarding passes, menus and other souvenirs where they could be used for public display.
Donate an object
Are you interested in donating an object to the British Airliner Collection? Here’s everything you need to know. You may have an item in your possession that you think might be suitable for our collection. Before you get in touch, please read the information below carefully.
Before you contact us
- We are unable to give valuations.
- We don’t usually accept items on long-term loan.
- We cannot accept items with specific conditions attached.
- We cannot accept uniforms due to a lack of appropriate storage space.
What happens if we accept your item?
- Your item will be stored under appropriate environmental conditions.
- It may be displayed in temporary exhibitions or loaned to other institutions.
- It will be available for research by our curators and the public.
- Your item may be more useful as part of our handling collection. If so, we will ask your permission to add it to this valuable resource.
What if we do not accept your item?
We can’t take everything that is offered to us, so if we don’t accept your item, please don’t be offended. It may be for one of the following reasons:
- We already have a similar item in our collection.
- The item doesn’t meet the criteria of our policy.
- The item isn’t in good condition.
If your item is not suitable for us, we’ll try to advise you of another institution which may be interested.
How to get in touch
We’d love to hear from you if you have an item that you think might be suitable for our collection: contact us using the form below.
Object Donation Form
Each donation is checked on a case-by-case basis so please supply as much information as you can. Please include photos of the object to help us.
Please don’t send the item to one of our sites, as we will not be able to return it. All starred fields are mandatory