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Spitfire IIa P7540

Paid a visit to the Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum this weekend.

My biggest draw was, of course, Spitfire IIa P7540, which was recovered from Loch Doon about 40 years ago, and restored to static condition.

Lovely little place, though, with very friendly staff.  Definitely going back! 

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By: Trolley Aux - 16th October 2021 at 09:02

Thanks Daz, looks a great place, love the watch tower

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By: DazDaMan - 15th October 2021 at 20:28

Model Spitfires, plus the info boards on P7540….

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By: DazDaMan - 15th October 2021 at 20:27

And some more….

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By: DazDaMan - 15th October 2021 at 20:24

Here are a few more photos from last weekend.  The control tower is chock-full of engines of various types…..

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By: Sopwith - 15th October 2021 at 08:20

Thanks Daz, it never occurred to me to look up Wiki. I appreciate your reply and looking at it they have a lot more stuff than I expected so it will definitely be on the cards for a visit. 

Thanks again.

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By: DazDaMan - 14th October 2021 at 20:19

I have always fancied giving it a look. Have they got much stuff exhibited apart from the Spitfire?, which would be my main attraction.

Most of the complete aircraft are exhibited outside, so don’t go expecting to see absolutely immaculate aircraft. 

Here’s a pretty complete list:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumfries_and_Galloway_Aviation_Museum#Air…

 

I do have some other photos if anyone’s interested?

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By: Trolley Aux - 12th October 2021 at 11:00

Thanks Daz, I had forgotten about this lovely IIA, great photos.

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By: Sopwith - 12th October 2021 at 10:17

I have always fancied giving it a look. Have they got much stuff exhibited apart from the Spitfire?, which would be my main attraction.

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