Aerospace Bristol Strengthens Partnership with Rolls-Royce
Aerospace Bristol is proud to announce the arrival of seven more historic engines from Rolls-Royce, marking the latest additions to a partnership between the two organisations.
The new engines joined the museum’s Hangar 16R: Home of the Rolls-Royce Aerospace Collection on Tuesday 20 January 2026, including:
· Olympus 593-3B
· XG40 Demonstrator Rig for EJ200 Program
· Gem Turboshaft (Helicopter Engine)
· Gnome Turboshaft (Helicopter Engine)
· Adour Mk102 (Scale Model)
· Barr and Stroud S350 Motorcycle Engine (Sleeve Valve)
· Thor Ramjet
The arrival of these engines reflects the continued collaboration between Aerospace Bristol and Rolls-Royce, expanding the museum’s collection while solidifying a shared commitment to preserve and celebrate engineering heritage.
Adam Jones, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Aerospace Bristol said, “We are proud to display these remarkable engines, each of which tells a powerful story of innovation, resilience and engineering excellence. They highlight the enduring impact of Rolls-Royce on aviation history and the value of our partnership.”
Andy Roberts, Director of Flight Operations at Rolls-Royce: “We’re delighted to see these engines join the collection at Aerospace Bristol. Each one represents an important chapter in Rolls-Royce’s history and the people, innovation and engineering excellence behind it. This partnership plays a vital role in preserving the heritage and helping future generations understand the impact of aerospace engineering.”
Looking ahead, the collaboration will continue to develop through an upcoming conservation project, with Rolls-Royce volunteers working alongside Aerospace Bristol to restore a Hercules Mk100 engine in the museum’s Conservation Workshop. This project will sit alongside the ongoing restoration of the historic Bristol Freighter and Bristol Bolingbroke, allowing visitors to get closer and see live restoration work in action.
Visitors to Aerospace Bristol can see the engines on a guided visit to Hangar 16R: Home of the Rolls-Royce Aerospace Collection or join a tour to get up close to the engines and discover their stories find out more here.
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