Aviation Archaeology at Duxford

Sadly David also passed away a few years ago (1993).

It’s hard to imagine that it’s been that long now! Seems like only a few months ago still!

Sadly David also passed away a few years ago (1993).

I wonder therefore, how much of the former EAG exhibits ended up forming the basis of the Rebel Air Museum?

I know David was always quite bitter about their eviction from Duxford for many years. I think that’s why suggestions for the museum’s Marauder tail section to go to Duxford were quickly quoshed!

I never went to the Rebel Museum. I know that Stan is no longer with us. Not sure about his son, Dave. Certainly a lot of the EAG collection went to After The Battle Magazine collection and Gordon Ramsey.

Specifically, there were two 20mm cannon from a Mosquito in the collection. We have the other two (you see where I am going with this).
I would like to find a contact so I can make some enquiries.Bruce

Was this the pair recovered from the sea wall at Bradwell Essex?. I wasnt on that dig, but I seem to remember being told that they hung out from the side of the seawall like a pair of rusty water pipes!

I was a member of the EAG from 1978 to 1982 Andy.

I wonder therefore, how much of the former EAG exhibits ended up forming the basis of the Rebel Air Museum?

I know David was always quite bitter about their eviction from Duxford for many years. I think that’s why suggestions for the museum’s Marauder tail section to go to Duxford were quickly quoshed!

I thought the Rebel air museum was finished before the EAG left Duxford.

Yes, the Essex Aviation Group….of which I used to be a member. It was run (then) by David and Stan Brett. I still have my 1970’s Duxford Pass!

I think you will find that the majority of the collection was bought/acquired by Gordon Ramsey at After The Battle Magazine. That would be a good place to start, Bruce.

I wonder therefore, how much of the former EAG exhibits ended up forming the basis of the Rebel Air Museum?

I know David was always quite bitter about their eviction from Duxford for many years. I think that’s why suggestions for the museum’s Marauder tail section to go to Duxford were quickly quoshed!

I thought it was a great shame the EAG had to vacate their hut, on display weekends I would often pop in for a quick look, as their treasures were always so well presented. An odd and from memory a very unpopular decision by the IWM given the size of DX.

Septic.

I remember that display at Dx in the 1980’s when aviation archaeology was possibly at its peak. Some wonderful and interesting items.. shame its not there anymore.!

Yes, the Essex Aviation Group….of which I used to be a member. It was run (then) by David and Stan Brett. I still have my 1970’s Duxford Pass!

I think you will find that the majority of the collection was bought/acquired by Gordon Ramsey at After The Battle Magazine. That would be a good place to start, Bruce.

Thanks Tony.

Bruce

No, I think that is earlier than I am thinking. It was certainly still there well into the nineties.

Specifically, there were two 20mm cannon from a Mosquito in the collection. We have the other two (you see where I am going with this).

I would like to find a contact so I can make some enquiries.

Bruce

It was part of the Essex Aviation Group, Peter Rushen of TFC is still part of that group, they have a smaller display on the airside part of the hangar.

No, I think that is earlier than I am thinking. It was certainly still there well into the nineties.

Specifically, there were two 20mm cannon from a Mosquito in the collection. We have the other two (you see where I am going with this).

I would like to find a contact so I can make some enquiries.

Bruce

I recall it was part of the East Anglian aviation Society collection which moved to Bassingbourn.