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Solent Sky is an aviation museum in Southampton, Hampshire, previously known as Southampton Hall of Aviation.

It depicts the history of aviation in Southampton, the Solent area and Hampshire. There is special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by R. J. Mitchell.

There is also coverage of the Schneider Trophy seaplane races, twice held at Calshot Spit, and the flying boat services which operated from the Solent.
Solent Sky is an aviation museum in Southampton, Hampshire, previously known as Southampton Hall of Aviation.

It depicts the history of aviation in Southampton, the Solent area and Hampshire. There is special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company, based in Southampton, and its most famous products, the Supermarine S.6 seaplane and the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by R. J. Mitchell.

There is also coverage of the Schneider Trophy seaplane races, twice held at Calshot Spit, and the flying boat services which operated from the Solent.
Solent Sky Museum featuring interior views and aircraft
Solent Sky Museum which includes interior views and aircraft
Solent Sky Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

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Harbour Hotel Southampton

Harbour Hotel Southampton

5 out of 5
5 Maritime Walk Southampton England
The price is AED 682 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
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19 Mar - 20 Mar
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room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
The price is AED 310 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
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8 Mar - 9 Mar
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The White Star Tavern

The White Star Tavern

5 out of 5
28 Oxford Street Southampton England
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9 Mar - 10 Mar
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Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is AED 230 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
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1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
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8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
The price is AED 244 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
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12 Mar - 13 Mar
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