The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum in Doncaster occupies the former site of RAF Doncaster, which operated from 1909 to 1992. The airfield played a crucial role during both World Wars, serving as a base for fighter squadrons and bomber crews. After the wars, it continued as an important training facility for the Royal Air Force.

The museum now houses a collection of historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia, preserving the rich aviation heritage of the region. However, the site’s long history has also given rise to numerous ghost stories and reported paranormal occurrences.

One of the most frequently reported apparitions is that of a World War II pilot, often seen walking across the runway or sitting in the cockpit of vintage aircraft. Witnesses describe him as wearing a 1940s RAF uniform, appearing solid before vanishing into thin air.

Another recurring phenomenon involves the sounds of phantom aircraft. Staff and visitors have reported hearing the distinct roar of wartime engines and propellers, even when no planes are in the vicinity. These auditory experiences are often accompanied by an unexplained drop in temperature.

In the museum’s hangar, which houses several restored aircraft, employees have reported tools moving on their own and unexplained footsteps echoing through the building after hours. Some have even claimed to feel an unseen presence brushing past them while working on exhibits.

The control tower, a focal point of paranormal activity, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman in 1940s civilian clothing. She has been seen gazing out of the windows, seemingly waiting for someone to return.