  Location within Wales | |
| Location | Bro Tathan North, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51°25′11″N3°26′21″W / 51.41972°N 3.43917°W |
| Type | Aviation museum |
| Owner | Gary Spoors & John Sparks [1] |
| Nearest car park | Yes, on site |
| Website | www |
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Exhibits present in the museum are as follows: [2] [3]
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