An archive image of Hangar 16M, copyright: Hughes Collection
the history of hangar 16m
Designed in 1913 and completed in 1915, Hangar 16M was built by the Royal Flying Corps as part of Filton’s Aircraft Acceptance park and was later home to Bristol’s 501 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force.
16M is the earliest building on the museum site and is described by English Heritage as “a rare surviving example of the earliest standard type of hangar”.
Until November 2018, the hangar was home to the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, Now, with access to the hangar and building works supplemented by a generous $0.5 million grant from Biffa Award, we have begun the process of transforming Hangar 16M to allow public access for the first time in its 106 year history.
share your memories of Hangar 16m
Do you have any stories or special memories of Hangar 16M? This unique building has been in use for over 100 years, and we would love to learn more about its history.
If you would like to share your story, please get in touch with the Development team at fundraising@aerospacebristol.org, by phone on 0117 363 4621, or by post using the following address: Fundraising Office, Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way, Patchway, BS34 5BZ. Thank you.
Highlight Conservation Projects
We are delighted to confirm that the Bristol Bolingbroke will be relocated from Hangar 16R to the new ‘Conservation in Action’ hangar, which will provide a new fit for purpose environment for important on-going conservation work to take place.
To read previous restoration updates about the Bristol Bolingbroke and to learn more about conservation work taking place at Aerospace Bristol, click the button below.
Bristol Bolingbroke. Image copyright: BAE Systems
Funds raised from the Engineering Futures Appeal, after allowing for related fundraising expenses, will be applied to both the Capital works and the planned conservation activities within the Hangar 16M workshop .
For more information please contact the Development team by phone on 0117 363 4621, or by email at fundraising@aerospacebristol.org, thank you.