MG Midget In The Collection. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd

Shuttleworth Collection

The Shuttleworth Collection

Established by our founder, Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth and now maintained and cared for by the Shuttleworth Trust, the Shuttleworth Collection is a treasure trove of airworthy vintage aircraft from 1909-1950, as well as historical agricultural and steam exhibits, veteran cars, classic motorcycles, bicycles, vintage buses and carriages.

Museums have curators, we have engineers

Unlike a static museum, almost all of our Collection aircraft fly (including Edwardian aircraft, like the 1909 Blériot) and our vehicles, motorbikes, buses and steam exhibits run. Our interactive airfield defence Bofors gun can also be operated by those aged 3 to 93.

Maintaining a working Collection doesn't happen without a dedicated team of knowledgeable and passionate engineers who work tirelessly throughout the year to restore and preserve these incredible machines so that they can be enjoyed by future generations.

Visitors can see the team at work in our Engineering Workshop, as well as experiencing these machines on the ground and in the air at many Shuttleworth events.

Engineering Apprentices. © The Shuttleworth Trust.

Apprenticeship scheme

Here at Shuttleworth, we’re keen to welcome the next generation of engineers into the industry. Our rolling apprenticeship scheme offers those with a passion for aviation the chance to work on our unique Collection.

Beginning 55 years ago, we have seen many apprentices pass through our hangars, with many of them staying at Shuttleworth following their four-year programme.

Applications for our next apprenticeship placement will open in December 2025 - check back here for more information.