The Royal Air Force turned 100 on April 1 and the exhibition is opening as part of the centenary celebrations.
In excess of £600,000 was granted by the Heritage Lottery Fund for the whole project and the funds were added to by Lincolnshire County Council and the district councils.
The exhibition at RAF Scampton is free, but visitors will need to book in advance and entry is strictly subject to the completion of the online application form, and approval after security checks.
Aviation Heritage Manager at Lincolnshire County Council Dave Harrigan said: “This particular exhibition deals mainly with aviation in the air and the men that actually flew the machines.
“What we are trying to do is tell 100 years of the Royal Air Force and our small little effort here tells the beginnings of the Royal Air Force.”
Aviation Heritage Manager at Lincolnshire County Council Dave Harrigan. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Director and owner of Ferry Ales Brewery John Cussons with their specially created Bastion Pale Ale. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite.
Director Matthew Grinstead with partner and warehouse manager Amy Grinstead with their special Bastion blue Red Leicester cheese. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite.
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