Museums · North East England
De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4
In or near Alston.
De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Slaggyford · 5.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 is a military aircraft that crashed on March 4, 1957, during a test flight from RAF Silloth. The wreckage is located in the Northumberland moors, known only to a few locals and hikers, marking the tragic site of the pilot's fatal accident.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 is an aircraft displayed in a museum in the Scottish Lowlands. This British jet fighter, notable for its role during the Cold War, reflects advancements in aviation technology. The Venom is part of the UK's military aviation heritage and is preserved for public viewing.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8262, -2.5676
- Nearest railway station
- Slaggyford — 5.9 km
- Official site
- aviation-safety.net
Sources
- osm: node/9691524165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4?
- De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4?
- De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4?
- The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 5.9 km away. Its coordinates are 54.8262°, -2.5676°.
- Is De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 a protected site?
- Yes — De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB Mk 4?
- The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 5.9 km away.