Be sure to check opening hours before you go there. 17th of May was obviously like the worst timed day ever to head over. You can also take the S33 bus from the terminal, you’re supposed to show the driver a ticket you will get off at the parking area (neighbours to the museum) but I’ve taken that bus three or four times the past months and they never check. Ergo, it’s free.

I was there on Thursday this week for a meeting with the Norwegian Spitfire Foundation. Luckily, we got to see the 88.

I doubt they have any problems with some photos posted.

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Replica Spitfire FN-W with Ulf Wormdals unofficial squadron badge.
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Bit optimistic on the flying part indeed.

Some 1942 take-off action too

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Simon was my friend and my contact at North Weald. He was always eager to help out with anything, and took great interest in the Norwegian history of NW. He called me a few weeks ago to make arrangements for a book signing event in June that I would attend with a fellow author. He always seemed to look at me and our friendship with pride – he was excited to know me just as I was excited to know him, so happy to have such a great connection to the museum. Together, I thought, we could bring this Anglo-Norwegian cooperation forward for the next 40 years or so, perhaps even coming up with new and exciting events and ideas for the museum. A brand new generation of enthusiasts, barely 30 years old the both of us with so many years ahead – being involved with what we love the most.

Heres to you Simon, do say hello to all our heroes up there in the blue skies.

You can trust me. I won’t pinch your behind. 😀