Hello,
As part of my MSc in Historical Conservation I am looking at museum displays of Spitfires across the UK in terms of their material and historical context.
As part of this I am assessing which museum display method the public prefers and why. I will later be cross-referencing the preferred choice with my research on risks and benefits of those display methods.
As enthusiasts of aviation history I would love it if some of you were able to take part in the survey (link below). It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.
I am also trying to find a copy of the Spitfires General and Technical Manual, and would appreciate if anybody knows where I am able to read it online if possible.
Thank you
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MEu3vWiVVki9vwZ1l3j…
By: SLoB - 4th August 2020 at 11:53
Josh
I am involved in Historic Building Conservation. Were you aware of the following two publications that deal with the buildings rather than the displays? They might be of interest to you.
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-military-aviation-sites
https://historicengland.org.uk/research/current/discover-and-understand/military/historic-military-airfields/
Stephen
By: Paul F - 20th July 2020 at 20:35
An interesting survey Josh.
Though I suspect Forum users may not generate answers that would appeal to non-enthusiasts, given we probably already know much about the subject and ‘case study’ examples and so want a different ‘experience’ to a non-enthusiast.
Likewise I suspect age of the prospective ‘viewer’ may also play a significant role in choosing how to ‘pitch’ a display item.
That said, the photos did make me consider carefully why I would/might prefer any of the display formats shown over another (or not) – not something I’ve ever really thought about before.
By: FarlamAirframes - 20th July 2020 at 10:07
Josh have you checked these files:
https://www.avialogs.com/aircraft-s/supermarine/itemlist/category/823-s…
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