One of two RAF museums in Britain (the other one is in Hendon, north London), RAF Cosford displays 70+ aircraft, including the world's oldest Spitfire, with exhibits shown in three historic hangers. On site is the National Cold War Exhibition, which tells the story of this uncertain period in our history and where you can see all three of Britain's V-Bombers - the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant.

RAF Waddington is the RAF's ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) centre, supporting British and NATO operations.  It has been in almost continuous use since 1916.  There is a viewing area with a car park and mobile café opposite the airfield on the south-bound side of the A15.  Opposite is parked a Vulcan bomber.  There are information boards explaining the history and some of the aircraft you might see flying, but it’s obviously a matter of pot luck whether you spot anything at all.  A good camera is essential and a set of stepladders might be useful.

A WW1 airfield was built in 1917 amidst a golf course that was laid out in 1902, with a luxury hotel being built in 1906. The airfield was initially an aerial gunnery school for the Royal Flying Corps, later the Royal Air Force. The RAF left after the war, but RAF Turnberry was reinstated for WW2, this time for coastal command and torpedo training. The hotel was used as a hospital during both wars. The memorial, standing lonely in the golf course, commemorates aircrew from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Park by the entrance to Turnberry Lighthouse and walk across the golf course toward the lighthouse - where you will also find the remains of Robert the Bruce's castle and fabulous views across to Ailsa Craig.