01865 601970
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Hangar 8, Oxford International Airport,
Langford Lane, Kidlington,
Oxfordshire OX5 1RA
Wood, fabric and flight — expert care for heritage and vintage aeroplanes. LAA approved workshop with AOG support, based at Oxford International Airport since 2019.
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Vintage aeroplanes demand a different kind of care — hands that understand wood, fabric and dope the way they were meant to be worked. At The Midland Aeroplane Company, every aircraft is treated with the respect its history deserves.
Whether you want to restore the original livery of a warbird, create a fresh custom scheme for your Permit aircraft, or simply protect bare surfaces with traditional doped finish — we handle the full process in-house.
From nitrate and butyrate dope to modern two-pack paint, our finishing work is carried out to the highest standard with meticulous colour matching and period-correct detailing.
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Wood, fabric and vintage construction demand skills that most modern workshops simply don't have. This is all we do.
Fully approved LAA inspection facility. Annual inspections, permit renewals and all associated compliance documentation.
Every repair, re-cover and restoration carried out with respect for the original construction methods and materials.
Aircraft on ground? We understand the urgency. Quick response, field repairs and full recovery and insurance management.
Based at Hangar 8, Oxford International Airport — easy access from across the UK with full airfield facilities and secure hangars.
Our fully equipped workshop at Oxford International Airport provides the space, tooling and environment needed for vintage aircraft work — from minor fabric repairs to complete airframe restorations.
Secure hangarage, easy fly-in access, and a central UK location that makes us reachable from anywhere in the country.
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Tell us about your aircraft and what it needs. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Fly in or drive in — we are conveniently located at Oxford International Airport with easy access from the M40, A34 and A44. Call ahead, email or simply drop in during opening hours.