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VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth
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VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth
10 people
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VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth
10 people
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Live Auction
VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth
10 people
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Live Auction
VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth
10 people
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Live Auction
VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth
10 people
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VIP Behind the Scenes at Shuttleworth


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A VIP behind the scenes visit, for 10 guests, to enjoy a banquet lunch, private display and reception with the world-famous Shuttleworth Collection, a working aeronautical and automotive collection located at Old Warden Aerodrome, Old Warden in Bedfordshire. 

This unforgettable day will start with welcome drinks with the Collection Chief engineer Jean Munn, followed by a private tour of the world-famous working collection of aeroplanes, cars and bikes including a behind the scenes tour of the aircraft workshops.
From there you will take an Edwardian bus ride to the Shuttleworth Mansion House, a spectacular ‘Downton Abbey’ style period house with incredible wood panelled reception rooms with views over the country estate. 
Enjoy a banquet Lunch, in glorious period style followed by a private tour of the House, you can then choose to take a leisurely walk through the parklands or bus ride to the Swiss Gardens for a private tour.

Surely the highlight of the day is still to come, as your party will then enjoy an exclusive private air display and drinks outside the house – Shuttleworth is renowned for its vintage aircraft displays featuring some unique machines that are in many cases the last ones of their type in the world still flying.

With huge thanks to the Shuttleworth Collection for donating this incredible experience.