Jet Age Open day

One thing that did intrigue me about the F.8 was the flat plates attached to the trailing edge of the rudder (servo tabs?).

I have never noticed them before – is it an aerodynamic thing to energise the airflow or what??

Are they unique to the F.8 ???

Fascinating – as was the thick trailing edge on the Javelin’s ailerons…. I love all these small details…..

Ken

Looks like the Meteor is in the middle of a repaint.Nice to see it correctly restored to silver (natural metal?) as it was incorrectly painted grey when at Kemble, probably for corrosion protection when it was on the gate there.

we’ve got the nacelle rings to install and paint, the black stripes o the rail, the underside and a few other finishing touches to do, as we’re spraying outside, it’s just waiting for the weather to pick up.

dan

Looks like the Meteor is in the middle of a repaint.Nice to see it correctly restored to silver (natural metal?) as it was incorrectly painted grey when at Kemble, probably for corrosion protection when it was on the gate there.

Thanks to Darren’s excellent directions, I found the place easily, met up with my two colleagues and spent a few hours admiring the exhibits……

Hi Ken, nice to see you had a good day. Sorry you got me in your shot. :p I’m the Orange hi viz on the left of this pic. It was definitely a long but enjoyable day for us, made even better by the generous amount raised.

Dan

Hi Darren
What is the Meteor cockpit next to the Harrier please?
Thanks
Ian

It is indeed the F3, EE425. Thanks to everyone who turned out yesterday. Well over £1000 raised.

Thanks for pics Flanker man , great . As a member I went to the last one , but due to family commitment I couldnt make it today , but it looked like a good day .

I’ll catch up with things on the Jet Age Museum Facebook page .

Thanks to Darren’s excellent directions, I found the place easily, met up with my two colleagues and spent a few hours admiring the exhibits……

The weather wasn’t ideal for photography, but I did my best……..

A nice cup of tea and a sticky bun in the ‘Flying Shack’ rounded off an excellent day out…..

Ken

This might answer your question: http://www.jetagemuseum.btck.co.uk/Cockpits

The Harrier cockpit came back to Staverton last May. It’s currently near the new museum building site. It’s visible next to the Meteor.

10 Nov 2012 15:39 by Darren Lewington, on Flickr

Hi Darren
What is the Meteor cockpit next to the Harrier please?
Thanks
Ian

A few friends and I are planning to come and take a look – weather permitting – but I’m having trouble getting directions.

A Google search for ‘Flying Shack‘ gives one location – but a search on the Postcode gives another, different spot (and shows a Javelin on the satellite image and ‘The Aviator’ cafe?).

The website has no ‘How to get here’ maps – so its all a bit confusing for us novices.

We’ll find it eventually (I presume it is signposted??) – but any help would be appreciated.

We are coming from the Cirencester direction – down Birdlip Hill…..

Ken

Come down the hill at Birdlip and take the first exit right, A46 signposted towards Cheltenham. After about a mile turn left, following the signs to the Airport. Follow the road for about 3 miles then, again, follow the signs to the Airport, turning left at the junction. After the motorway bridge, you’ll see the main Airport entrance. Drive straight past this and the Flying Shack is on the left about 200 yes further ahead. You can’t miss the Vulcan cockpit outside. Parking is in the business park on the left, just past the Vulcan cockpit. The Flying Shack postcode is GL51 6ST.

A few friends and I are planning to come and take a look – weather permitting – but I’m having trouble getting directions.

A Google search for ‘Flying Shack‘ gives one location – but a search on the Postcode gives another, different spot (and shows a Javelin on the satellite image and ‘The Aviator’ cafe?).

The website has no ‘How to get here’ maps – so its all a bit confusing for us novices.

We’ll find it eventually (I presume it is signposted??) – but any help would be appreciated.

We are coming from the Cirencester direction – down Birdlip Hill…..

Ken

Thanks for chipping in with the extra info/anwers Darren ……I wanted to know some of that myself .

Is the Brockworth site also open on this day please?

Unfortunately not. We’re in the process of packing up for the move, so it’s not really practical at the moment.

Is the Brockworth site also open on this day please?

Will the Harrier T.2 XW264 cockpit be dragged from its open farm barn, cleaned off and moved to the new museum ?
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The Harrier cockpit came back to Staverton last May. It’s currently near the new museum building site. It’s visible next to the Meteor.

10 Nov 2012 15:39 by Darren Lewington, on Flickr

Will the Harrier T.2 XW264 cockpit be dragged from its open farm barn, cleaned off and moved to the new museum ?

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The Gamecock won’t be on display for the Meteor event but it will be stripped down relatively soon for its journey to the museum. No definite date planned yet, but the museum is taking shape…

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCHfMau

Any chance of bringing the Gamecock outside?