I, too was at the Saturday Market a few weeks ago and he was visiting in his P-51.

There is (I think) a Spitfire FSM on the airfield as well.

Roger Smith.

Thunder_Road – I hope you do get involved but a ‘cautionary’ word.

Don’t necessarily expect to be given a screwdriver, hammer, paintbrush, etc. and invited to work on an aeroplane straight away. I have no experience of Flixton but, I think, at your ‘average’ aircraft museum, there are a lot of non-aircraft jobs that need doing – cutting grass, litterpicking, cleaning, etc. – and, as a ‘new’ member these type of jobs may fall your way (sort of serving an apprenticeship). Also, with no knowledge of aircraft structures or engineering, great damage can be caused by over-enthusiasm.

Be patient, work hard and willingly and get to know/become friends with the other members – there is great camaraderie amongst aircraft preservationists.

Hope you enjoy.

Roger Smith.

Might the LAA at Turweston help???

Roger Smith

Hi Nick, welcome to the forum from me too.
When we started the Midland Aircraft Preservation Society your dad, as I recall, very kindly ‘lent’ us various Ansons to help us raise funds at air displays.

Roger Smith.

And here I was thinking it was a proposed system for providing toilet facilities on small aircraft. :diablo:

“please do not use the lavatory when the aeroplane is standing on the aerodrome” – with apologies to British Rail 😀

Roger Smith.

Happy 71st birthday super sioux

Roger Smith.

If you stayed at The Oak in Baginton you could visit Airbase and have an evening meal in the DC-6 Diner.

The Oak, next to Coventry Airport’s West Gate, was used as Officer’s Mess for various RAF Squadrons based at Baginton during WW2 and is the usual after-hours ‘haunt’ for volunteers and staff from Airbase.

The DC-6 Diner is a dining experience you won’t get anywhere else in the UK – but best book in advance.

Roger Smith.