Panther’s posting is somewhat misleading. There are no aircraft in the museum pre 1939. The following is a brief list,
Chipmunks 164,168, Vampire 198, Miles Magister 34 (the Vampire and Magister are destined for the National Museum early New Year)
Provost 183, Fouga Magister 219 (Magister 216 may also be retained)
SF260 WE 229, Alouette III 202, Alouette III instructional machine,
Avro XIX 141 (incorrectly identified as Anson 141)
Chipmunks 172 and 199 unassembled, Fouga 221 ex French A F instructional machine unassembled. Vampire 191 to be reassembled and restored to exhibition status. Dh Dove ex civil for possible long term restoration.
Engines,
Leonaides, Gipsy Major, Gipsy Queen, Cheetah, Dagger, Merlin 66.
Bofors AA Guns (2). Timony Fire Engine, Radar Vehicles, Link Trainer, Beech Simulator, an excellent collection of memorabelia, a fine collection of scale models and an excellent and dedicated curator Mick Whelan.
The museum is located at Baldonnel an active military facility. It is possible to visit the museum but by prior arrangements, it is preferable to arrange a group and Mick Whelan will take you around and willingly impart his knowledge, it is a friendly place to visit. I have been present when some UK groups had visited and they seemed to be very happy with their visit. I would be happy to meet any group and accompany the curator provided time allows.
The Curaror can be contacted at the following address.
A/M Michael Whelan, Curator, Air Corps Museum, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
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