As I was needed back in Leicestershire this weekend, I jumped at the chance to get as far away from London as possible for a few days. So on Saturday, me and my dad went over to the excellent Midland Air Museum to see the results of the efforts the hard working volunteers there have been putting in since my last visit in December last year. Despite the cold (it seemed warmer outside than inside the museum building!), had a great time, and well done to all the volunteers there keeping the exhibits in tip top condition.
Never really been a fan of post-war civil stuff to be honest, but this dH Dove was very nice
dHC Beaver and WWII Dodge WC63
Viscount, can’t wait to see this one done
Probably the meanest looking fighter ever, this Mig killing Phantom looks superb
F101 Voodoo
Lightnings
F104G Starfighter, the ‘widowmaker’
Never realised before how wide the Gannet is
Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF14
Hawker Hunter F6A XF382
Gloster Javelin FAW5
The fantastic AW Argosy
The Whirlwind Series 3 looks fantastic in it’s new (well, old) Bristows colours
Blue Steel
New Harrier cockpit (GR5?)
The largest surviving bit of Meteor F1, from EE223
By: old eagle - 26th November 2007 at 10:22
Yes thanks for the pix RL
Everything looks great and a real credit to all the hard workers
By: pagen01 - 26th November 2007 at 10:15
Great pics of a great museum, thanks for sharing!
I need to get up there myself, that to me is how an aviation collection should look, and the aircraft look well cared for. Some unusual types there aswel.
By: Rlangham - 26th November 2007 at 01:05
Meteor F4
The repainted Meteor F8 cockpit was popular with my dad
And me!
And to finish off, the largest surviving piece of Whitley. Have quite a few other photos if anyone has any requests
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November 26, 2007 at 1:04 am