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Re: British Aviation Museums
Posted by Steve Young on Sun Mar 30, 2003 04:11:24 PM
In reply top British Aviation Museums posted by Pat Carry on Sun Mar 30, 2003 02:56:09 PM
: Other than Duxford, what are the other good aviation museu
: ms in Britian?
We're blessed with so many good museums / collections over here that everyone has their own favourites. Excluding Duxford, mine are:
East Kirkby - based on the former RAF East Kirkby, this is home to a vast collection of aviation archaeology artefacts, a Hampden restoration, Prentice, substantial Wellington remains, and of course taxiable Lancaster NX611.
Newark Air Museum - very diverse collection of aircraft, including Vulcan, MiG 23, Sea Vixen, Lightning, Shackleton, Buccaneer.
Mosquito Museum - home to the Mosquito prototype W4050, FB VI TA122, and a B35 (serial escapes me). Also substantial De Havilland collection.
Shuttleworth Collection - predominantly pre-war vintage collection, including sole airworthy Avro Tutor, Gloster Gladiator, and De Havilland DH88 Comet.
RAF Museum - Hendon site currently a bit chaotic preparing for the new Milestones of Flight exhibition. Cosford site contains research and test airframes, and large airframes. Large number of sole survivors in the collection.
Hope that helps.