The skies and shores around the Solent paved the way for aerial innovation for many years during the formative era of British aviation. From the historic Schneider Air Races from Calshot to the unbreakable bond with the Supermarine Spitfire and Flying Boat operations, the area is rich with aviation history. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/33528773358/in/photostream/ The areas links to … Continue reading Museum Profile: Solent Sky – Southampton
One of the latest additions to the UK Aviation Museum family is the Aerospace Bristol collection at Filton in Bristol. This represents a great collection of Bristol types, joined by the final Concorde to fly G-BOAF, having made its final landing at Filton in 2003. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/45234531365/in/datetaken/ I was lucky enough to be present for that … Continue reading Museum Profile – Aerospace Bristol
The name Brooklands is synonymous with British automotive history, being home to the first purpose built motor-racing circuit in the world. Another important part of the sites story is a rich history of aviation development design and testing. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/38781374084/in/dateposted-public/ Brooklands was one of the first cradles of aviation in the United Kingdom and would ultimately … Continue reading Brooklands Museum Aircraft Factory & Flight Shed
Just when the off-season blues are starting to kick in it is always a pleasant surprise to a see a unique event pop up on the calendar. Brooklands Museum is a hugely historical site, having one of the proving grounds of early British aviation alongside boasting the first purpose built motor racing circuit. The 30s … Continue reading Brooklands Aviation Day 2017 – 15th October
With last years controversial decision to close Manston airport there were concerns that the museums on site may be under threat as well. Thankfully this is not the case. I took my first visit last month to both museums on site since the airports closure. It was a real shame to see one of this … Continue reading Museum Profile: RAF Manston History Museum
As you will know from past posts on this site, I have something of an obsession with de Havilliand twins, especially the Mosquito. It was without doubt one of the most important British aircraft of the war. As it stands there are no flying Mosquito’s left in the UK but we do have 7 static … Continue reading UK Mosquitos
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