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Latest updates
Story added 19th March 2010 by Damien
Building of a new education centre alongside the main Museum hangar commenced in mid February and the centre will be opened later this year; this is all part of the Museum's ongoing links with local education establishments and mission to educate as well as preserve the region's aviation history.
On the exhibit front, since the last major news update the F-86 Sabre has had several missing panels fabricated and a complete repaint; work continues on the Viscount with the intention of attaching the wings later this year and the Iskra has now been reassembled and put on display. Restoration work also continues on the F-101 Voodoo.
Les Bywaters
Story added 16th January 2009 by Damien
Les Bywaters, often referred to as 'Mr. Canberra', was a regular museum visitor and one of those instrumental in the restoration of our Canberra, WF922, and published on his website the detailed restoration diary written by Malcolm Lambert Sadly Les passed away on 13th January. All of us at the Museum are greatly saddened to hear of his passing and would like to extend our condolences to his family and friends. Les was one of those friends we would all like to have.
Latest updates
Story added 19th November 2008 by Damien
Major news to report this month is that our ex-Danish Hunter is off to pastures new next week - she's been acquired by the museum at Carlisle and will be leaving next Wednesday.
Our T-33 (the one outside, not the one inside) has been repainted in Red Knights colours - pictures soon. The Gnat F.1's new wings are nearly ready, with work on one completed and the second one just being finished off - we hope to have the wings added to the airframe within a few weeks and will upload some photos once that happens.
The Museum recently acquired some Whitley propeller blades to go along with our collection of Whitley parts - these were being used as part of a garden fence at a home in Worcestershire!
The events page has been updated with some new events, first of which is the Christmas Fayre Model Show, being held on 7th December. We hope to see you there!
New arrival
Story added 12th April 2008 by Damien
Our new arrival is the CMC Leopard prototype, G-BRNM, ex Bournemouth Aviation Museum.
News update
Story added 9th March 2008 by Damien
The Museum is going to be having a bit of a quiet year in 2008, with most effort being put into the ongoing work on the F-100 and T-33. A new arrival is expected shortly, of which more when it's here! Currently on the schedule for the summer is work to re-assemble the Viscount.
News Update 20/10/07
Story added 20th October 2007 by Malcolm
Beaver & lightning updates + Catching up on all those "Lets do it later jobs"
News Update 13/10/07
Story added 13th October 2007 by Malcolm
News is a bit thin this week,steady as you go springs to mind.
News Update 06/10/07
Story added 6th October 2007 by Malcolm
Major events over for the time being, just time to clean some airframes before winter sets in & it gets too cold to use the hose.
News Update 29/09/07
Story added 28th September 2007 by Malcolm
Model show pictures & WIP.
News Update 22/09/07
Story added 22nd September 2007 by Malcolm
Model Show on Sunday 23rd with a chance to sit in some oockpits as well if the weather is kind.
News Update 15/09/07
Story added 15th September 2007 by Malcolm
After the arrival of the Viscount life returns to normal.
Viscount Move
Story added 8th September 2007 by Malcolm
Viscount 35 Associations Aircraft F-BGNR moves from Skysports Engineering to Coventry
Last weeks News Round up
Story added 2nd September 2007 by Malcolm
Art exhibition & the school holidays drawing to an end gave us a busy week.
T33 says "My Birthday At Last"
Story added 24th August 2007 by Malcolm
Whilst appreciating that the kids love the sharks teeth we felt time was up for "Jaws" so it is with some sadness we decided to revamp the paint scheme.As to what the next scheme is,watch this space as they say.
Opening of the art exhibition
Story added 20th August 2007 by Malcolm
Pictures of the opening ceremony of the Guild of Aviation Artists Exhibition held Monday 20th August
Prentice has a good scrub & brush up
Story added 19th August 2007 by Malcolm
Living close to a hedge our Prentice was beginning to get a green hue, so a few days work was needed to bring her back up to scratch.
Canberra re-visited
Story added 5th August 2007 by Malcolm
Its been two years since she last had some TLC, & a detailed corrosion check.
Art Exhibition (See events page)
Story added 5th August 2007 by Malcolm
The Robin hanger is being readied for the Guild of Aviation Artists exhibition to be held later this month.
HS 125 G-ARYB
Story added 28th July 2007 by Malcolm
Functioning Hydraulics & full interior fit, Ideal for students & colleges
Beaver Benefits
Story added 26th July 2007 by Malcolm
Our DHC-2 Beaver is looking smarter than ever.
Argosy Refurbishment
Story added 21st July 2007 by Malcolm
Our Argosy, G-APRL, has had a makeover - read the full story for more information - and pictures!
Danish Hunter gets a new identity
Story added 21st July 2007 by Damien
Our Hunter F.51 has been repainted in ETPS 'raspberry ripple' colours.
Whirlwind Paint & move
Story added 20th July 2007 by Malcolm
Westland Whirlwind G-APWN goes back in time.
Sea Harrier
Story added 20th May 2005 by Damien
The recently-acquired Sea Harrier now has its rudder back in place, complete with new paint job.
Canberra WF922
Story added 30th April 2005 by Damien
The Canberra has undergone a transformation over the last year or so thanks to the efforts of volunteer Malcolm Lambert, an ex-RAF electrician.
