Just noticed that AirSpace opens on Saturday. Looking at the pics on the link below it looks great. The hanging aircraft seem very visable and unlike the American Hall they’re facing the veiwing gallery! Maybe some of the project’s critics will be happy once they’ve visited and seen the place for themselves.
As I’ve got Sat and Mon off but all the major airshows are on Sunday, I think I know what I’ll be doing now!!!!
Peter
http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/2006/airspace/airspace.htm
By: Rob68 - 25th August 2006 at 21:28
compare how light this looks to the Cosford hanger
By: JonathanF - 25th August 2006 at 15:41
According to the Duxford web site, it will only be open for that week and the airshow.
Brian
Do you mean this?
http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.1247
AirSpace Exhibition opening
Date: 29 Aug 2006 to 1 Sep 2006
Location: AirSpaceImperial War Museum Duxford is delighted to announce that from this week there will be some limited informal access to the new AirSpace exhibition. If you are interested in seeing the exhibition please check in advance of travel that the building will be open by telephoning the Museum on (01223) 835000.
By: Pen Pusher - 25th August 2006 at 15:24
According to the Duxford web site, it will only be open for that week and the airshow.
Brian
By: JDK - 25th August 2006 at 15:24
…Maybe some of the project’s critics will be happy once they’ve visited and seen the place for themselves.
It would be nice. I’m not holding my breath.
The main point is that IWM have worked hard towards getting all their aircraft under cover, and still on show. A viable alternative the anti-hanging brigade might consider is that they could’ve been popped into store instead. I don’t like aircraft hung, but I’d rather they were on show, hung, than outside or in store.
By: PeterW - 25th August 2006 at 15:16
The link states it opens on 29th August which is Tuesday, what date is correct?
Yep 29th it is, my mistake. Oh well will have to wait till the airshow next week when it will be packed.
Peter
By: Pen Pusher - 25th August 2006 at 15:09
It was well lit, with all the lights on, for the press preview, but how many of the lights are going to be on for the paying public?.
Brian
By: ALBERT ROSS - 25th August 2006 at 14:31
Looks very good, nice and well lit. I’m am wondering how this will compare to Cosford’s Cold War hangar? :rolleyes:
By: Arm Waver - 25th August 2006 at 13:23
I am impressed as the display actually matches quite closely the “architets view” posted when the display was mooted.
I saw it on Anglia TV last night. It looks good.
By: Ashley - 25th August 2006 at 12:57
Article says the 29th, the staff were told the 29th earlier this week, so I would not turn up at Duxford this weekend expecting to visit AirSpace without telephoning first…
By: Pen Pusher - 25th August 2006 at 12:47
You would think they would have it open over the Bank Holiday weekend, particularly Monday, as there is an ‘Action’ day.
Brian
By: Yak 11 Fan - 25th August 2006 at 12:30
The link states it opens on 29th August which is Tuesday, what date is correct?
By: FMK.6JOHN - 25th August 2006 at 12:26
Looks nice bright and enthusiast friendly, and it’s not even finished yet!!!
Regards,
John.
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