Just a heads up for everyone that the Bottisham Airfield Museum will be open this Sunday 3rd June from 11.30 – 4pm, and subsequently every first Sunday of the month. There is no charge for entry but donations would be much appreciated. So feel free to come along and see the latest exhibits on show at the new location of;
The Royal British Legion
31 Downing Close
Bottisham
Nr Cambridge
CB25 9DD
Rob
By: Roborough - 2nd October 2012 at 00:37
Thanks for the info. I think that model was the last true Riley. The later ones were cloned from other BMC models.
Best regards
Bill
By: Roborough - 2nd October 2012 at 00:37
Thanks for the info. I think that model was the last true Riley. The later ones were cloned from other BMC models.
Best regards
Bill
By: tarkey - 1st October 2012 at 14:06
I spoke with the owner and commented that although old it didn’t look old enough for the period only to be told it actually came out in the late 30s. This one was 1947 I think he said. The design was way ahead of its time. Most cars were square like boxes. It was in great condition with the 2 RAF Ensigns on the front wings.
By: tarkey - 1st October 2012 at 14:06
I spoke with the owner and commented that although old it didn’t look old enough for the period only to be told it actually came out in the late 30s. This one was 1947 I think he said. The design was way ahead of its time. Most cars were square like boxes. It was in great condition with the 2 RAF Ensigns on the front wings.
By: Roborough - 1st October 2012 at 13:32
Great pics. Looks like a fun day. Loved the Riley. I lusted after one of those in the early ’60’s but they were a much sought after item even then.
Bill
By: Roborough - 1st October 2012 at 13:32
Great pics. Looks like a fun day. Loved the Riley. I lusted after one of those in the early ’60’s but they were a much sought after item even then.
Bill
By: NIGHTFIGHTER - 1st October 2012 at 12:22
What a fantastic day, This is why i tend to do only the small re-enactment venues, Friendly people, great organisation, and a terrific way of raising money for needy causes…Big thanks to Jason for the invite (hang in there mate, you and the museum team are doing a wonderful job) also to Gary Dean who educated the Luftwaffe on the P-51s finer points ( awesome work Gary, any chance of building a 109?) and a big thanks to the other folks who turned up on the day for not giving the Luftwaffe to much of a hard day…Even though it was hard watching the gun camera footage in the hall.
By: NIGHTFIGHTER - 1st October 2012 at 12:22
What a fantastic day, This is why i tend to do only the small re-enactment venues, Friendly people, great organisation, and a terrific way of raising money for needy causes…Big thanks to Jason for the invite (hang in there mate, you and the museum team are doing a wonderful job) also to Gary Dean who educated the Luftwaffe on the P-51s finer points ( awesome work Gary, any chance of building a 109?) and a big thanks to the other folks who turned up on the day for not giving the Luftwaffe to much of a hard day…Even though it was hard watching the gun camera footage in the hall.
By: tarkey - 30th September 2012 at 22:38
No it wasn’t me with the models. Its was Gary who is also in the cockpit dressed in Luftwaffe gear. I spent a lot of time in the cockpit.
Thats me in the P51 cockpit in Wyvernfan’s photo.
By: tarkey - 30th September 2012 at 22:38
No it wasn’t me with the models. Its was Gary who is also in the cockpit dressed in Luftwaffe gear. I spent a lot of time in the cockpit.
Thats me in the P51 cockpit in Wyvernfan’s photo.
By: DragonRapide - 30th September 2012 at 22:02
Hey Tarkey – that was you with the 109 and 190 models was it? Very good!
I can prove I was there this morning – my grandson is on the edge of one of your photos of the military vehicles!
By: DragonRapide - 30th September 2012 at 22:02
Hey Tarkey – that was you with the 109 and 190 models was it? Very good!
I can prove I was there this morning – my grandson is on the edge of one of your photos of the military vehicles!
By: trumper - 30th September 2012 at 21:44
😀 Brilliant,well done and thanks to everyone who made it happen:)
By: trumper - 30th September 2012 at 21:44
😀 Brilliant,well done and thanks to everyone who made it happen:)
By: tarkey - 30th September 2012 at 21:36
A good day Tony
A few more
A really good day enjoyed by all who attended
By: tarkey - 30th September 2012 at 21:36
A good day Tony
A few more
A really good day enjoyed by all who attended
By: Rocketeer - 30th September 2012 at 21:25
Looks like you all had fun….well done! I will make it one day!
By: Rocketeer - 30th September 2012 at 21:25
Looks like you all had fun….well done! I will make it one day!
By: tarkey - 30th September 2012 at 20:29
Many thanks Jason for a great day. Look forward to next years.
A few shots
Brilliant day at Bottisham Museum in Cambridgeshire. Thank you Jason Webb and his crew. Thanks to Gary Dean and his P51 Mustang cockpit, in which I had 2 sessions.
Museum Chairman Jason Webb keeping order
Display of vehicles
The Museums new premises
Jason and Gary Dean welcoming every one
— Edited by tarkey on Sunday 30th of September 2012 08:26:43 PM
By: tarkey - 30th September 2012 at 20:29
Many thanks Jason for a great day. Look forward to next years.
A few shots
Brilliant day at Bottisham Museum in Cambridgeshire. Thank you Jason Webb and his crew. Thanks to Gary Dean and his P51 Mustang cockpit, in which I had 2 sessions.
Museum Chairman Jason Webb keeping order
Display of vehicles
The Museums new premises
Jason and Gary Dean welcoming every one
— Edited by tarkey on Sunday 30th of September 2012 08:26:43 PM
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