News
New arrival
Story added 12th April 2008 by Damien
Our new arrival, mentioned in the previous update, is the Chichester-Miles Consultants Leopard light business jet, G-BRNM. A four seat, twin-engined 'personal jet' in development since 1982, this is the second prototype. The first prototype - G-BKRL flew in 1988 but after the engine manufacturer folded, this second aircraft was built using Williams FJX engines and adding other refinements including pressurisation. G-BRNM first flew in 1997 and carried out 84 development flights, aiming towards the production of a six seat example, the Leopard Six - however that has yet to fly. The aircraft was previously on display at the Bournemouth Aviation Museum (now sadly closed), and is currently on display in our main hangar with the wings removed. Photo courtesy Pete Buckingham:
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. Planning is also underway for a temporary display devoted to Alex Henshaw and his flying career, which will be put on during October. Early next year will see the 50th anniversary of the Argosy - we would welcome contact from anybody who worked, flew or maintained the aircraft, or had any other sort of link.
For regular readers of Malcolm's updates - sadly for the time being at least Malcolm has other commitments away from the Museum. We hope to see him back when he can make it.
News Update 20/10/07
Story added 20th October 2007 by Malcolm
Foggy evenings followed by frosty mornings later in the week has meant that the actual time available for all sensible people to work outside has gradually got cut down of late. So by way of necessity most tasks undertaken by the engineering workforce this week had to fit in to that time slot. But despite this the Beaver had some more paint applied both on top & on the belly, along with a start on the T55 Lightning decals. Our Canberra had its bi-annual bath & scrub down on top as well.
The Gannett yellow bands were finished making it look very smart & a start was also made to rid it of some long term dings & dents it had suffered during its life. Whilst active with the hide face hammer & reaction block I also took the opportunity to straighten up a few other aircraft as well. Canberra & Hunters benifiting most from this attention. We musnt mention the gold paint failure on the T33 of course as it could cause embarrasement. A change of colour scheme is now being thought through though.
We couldnt let this week of the Vulcan go by without passing on the Museums Congratulations to those involved & I think our Vulcan visitor numbers have increased quite considerably since the momentous event. Not to be outshone we pumped the tyres up on 360 & gave them a lick of tyre black all round. We are going to spend a lot of time on XL360 next year & battle plans are being drawn up for the attack. Our Vulcan is of course open 7 days a week for visitors to the cockpit at no extra charge. Also this week after the Tuesday BAPC course held at the museum Tony received an extra certificate for being the 1000th attendee at the BAPC courses.
The answers to last weeks "Where am I" are, (1) The battery bay of the Meteor NF (looking aft in the nose wheel bay), (2) Easy one this, the port wheel well of the Hunter F6, showing the Vener refueling timer & High level float switch lights.
Where am I
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.
F86 Sabre from Duxford
Story added 22nd April 2005 by Damien
Adding to our line-up of early jets was a new arrival from Duxford - an F-86A Sabre.
Sea Harrier
Story added 15th February 2005 by Damien
Arriving on the 15th of February was our latest exhibit, a recently-retired Sea Harrier.
