Unrestricted external access to Regulus is available to visitors at any time during Cotswold Airport normal opening hours, via the North side entrance from the A433 Tetbury/Cirencester road. On the first and third Sunday of each month the aircraft is normally open and staffed by our members between approximately 12.30 and 4.00. There is no charge for entry but donations are welcome.

When official events are staged on the North side of the airfield, public car parking is adjacent to Regulus, so make sure you visit us while you enjoy the show.

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Welcome to the home of the The Bristol Britannia XM496 Preservation Society

The Bristol Britannia XM496 Preservation Society is dedicated to the preservation of the XM496 Bristol Britannia in full RAF Transport Command Livery. The XM496 Regulus is the only Ex RAF fully complete Britannia in the World.

The preservation of "The Whispering Giant" as the Britannia is affectionately known has been a labour of love for all the volunteers who have taken the XM496 from being close to scrap to a fully restored aircraft. For further details of the XM496 story please visit this page where you will find a fully documented history of its restoration.

The Preservation Society is registered with the Inland Revenue as Not for Profit Organisation. Much of it's work is carried out as a labour of love by the many helpers who freely donate their time.

The Bristol Britannia XM496 Preservation Society restrict it's self to the preservation of XM496 Britannia., The Society does however have links with many other organisations and charities. For further details please view our links page.

The XM496 Preservation Society like many others is always on the look out for helpers of all abilities, if you feel you can help then please contact us.

If you would like to sponsor the XM 496 Preservation Society and have a link on this web site then please contact us

Below is a slide show of Britannia Aircraft and recent events.

Next public open day, Sunday 5th September,2010

HAPPY FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY REGULUS

Built by Shorts in Belfast, Regulus made its first flight on 24th August 1960.

On 17th September 1960 it arrived at Royal Air Force Lyneham where two days later it was taken on charge.

FLYPAST MAGAZINE has marked the anniversary with an article in the October edition, which is on sale on Wednesday, 1st September. If you want to know more, go and buy it.

Don't forget that if you are coming to the Battle of Britain Air Show at the Cotswold Airport, Kemble , 18/19 Sept, you can also visit us. We are on static display and located on our permanent site next to the carpark, as always entry is free although we do accept donations, gratefully!