Sorry for the delayed response – ‘university run’ with number 1 son and a rather hectic work schedule!

Ironically I don’t actually perceive it a being a matter of competing – each venue has its own individual ‘product’ / offering; whilst free admission may present a communication challenge with some visitors you just roll your sleeves up and get on with it!

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is a great example of how like minded organisations can co-operate and gain mutual benefit from supporting and working with each other.

Yesterday I attended the AHL Conference at Hemswell Court and in the afternoon the key note speaker was the new Director General of the RAF Museum. I was greatly encouraged and heartened by what was a well considered presentation on a host of aviation related topics. 🙂

Within the presentation there was an acknowledgment that the whole aviation movement needs to pull together to develop an enhanced awareness and greater engagement with the general public to widen the appeal of aviation to as large an audience as possible! 🙂