The day gave those attending the event the rare chance to climb inside some of the aircraft kept at the museum, near York.
Aircraft involved in the event included the Jaguar, Tucano, Tornado, Buccaneer, Devon, Dragonfly, Harrier, Nimrod and Dakota.
We sent photograher Jonathan Gawthorpe along to capture some of the incredible machines - and those enjoying a closer look inside them.
5. Open cockpit event
Volunteer John Best talks a visitor through the Fairey Gannet AEW3, during the open cockpit event at the Yorkshire Air Museum, near York. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Open cockpit event
William McGreavy takes the controls of a Nimrod, during the open cockpit event at the Yorkshire Air Museum, near York. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
7. Open cockpit event
Open cockpit event at the Yorkshire Air Museum, near York. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Open cockpit event
Four year old Edward Clark from Northallerton in a Meteor during the open cockpit event at the Yorkshire Air Museum, near York. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe