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Aviation

Hub

A Tribute

to British

Flight, in

1:72 Scale

Explore, Imagine, Inspire.

Aviation Hub

A Tribute to British Flight,

in 1:72 Scale

Explore, Imagine, Inspire.

Aviation Hub
Where the Skies Come Alive Below Your Feet

Step onto the runway of history inside Aviation Hub, where aircraft soar in stillness and the full drama of Britain’s aviation story unfolds in miniature. From the roar of a Spitfire to the precision of Concorde, this immersive zone pays tribute to pioneers, pilots, and the powerful machines that helped shape the modern world. Crafted with exacting detail and powered by motion, sound, and storytelling, it is a must-see experience for dreamers, historians, and future aviators alike.

At the heart of the zone is a world-first: a 1:72 scale working model of Heathrow Airport. From Terminal 5 to air traffic control, every detail of one of the world’s busiest airports has been brought to life with stunning realism. Watch aircraft taxi to gates, luggage trucks navigate the tarmac, and terminal activity unfold across a living miniature landscape.

⭐ Key Features
  • 1:72 Scale Heathrow Airport
    Explore a meticulously constructed miniature of the UK’s largest airport, complete with terminals, ground operations, and live animated sequences. Includes arrivals, departures, security lanes, and iconic aircraft in rotation.
  • Aircraft Through the Ages
    From biplanes to jets, discover a vast collection of British aircraft including the Spitfire, Vulcan, Harrier, Red Arrows Hawk, and Concorde.
  • Interactive Control Tower
    Tap into real-time aircraft facts and use digital binoculars to zoom into miniature crew activity across the airfield.
  • Runway Light Displays
    Watch as lights guide your eye across takeoff and landing paths, timed with audio of jet engines and flight commands.
  • Engineering Behind the Wings
    See cutaway aircraft models that reveal internal structure, avionics, and turbine design.
🎓 Discover & Learn
Aviation Hub supports learning in STEM, History, and Design & Technology. It offers students and schools the chance to:
  • Understand flight principles through interactive lift and thrust displays

  • Explore Britain’s role in military and civil aviation

  • Examine the social and engineering impact of air travel

  • Trace innovation from early aviation to sustainable flight technologies

Teacher packs, guided worksheets, and augmented reality elements make this zone a highlight for STEM-focused school groups.
🤝 Sponsor Opportunity: Innovation and Aerospace Leadership
This zone is an ideal platform for airlines, aerospace companies, aviation brands, or educational partners. Opportunities include branded terminal signage, livery placement on aircraft, sponsor-led STEM exhibits, or immersive airport experiences integrated into the Heathrow model itself.
📆 Plan Your Visit

Taxi to the gate. History is ready for takeoff.

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