Near Blenheim Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre offers a fascinating insight into the history of war in the air. It features one of the world’s largest private collections of Great War aircraft and artifacts in dramatic displays created by Sir Peter Jackson’s Wingnut Films, with mannequins by Weta Workshop. A second exhibition opened in 2016 and features stories and aircraft from World War II.

The original “Knights of the Sky” exhibition, features Sir Peter’s own collection of WW1 aircraft and artifacts. It tells the story of aviation in the Great War. A story  brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally acclaimed WingNut Films and Weta Workshop.

The second exhibition, “Dangerous Skies”, features stories from World War II. These are tales of daring, valour and tragedy from the British Isles, the forests of Germany, an embattled Russia and the Pacific Islands. Historic scenes and amazing vintage aircraft combine to create an outstanding display that tells a powerful and moving story.