August Update
August Update
Westland Gazelle, G-BAGJ
The aircraft was sent down to The War & Peace Show at Hop Farm, Kent this year as part of the Falklands 30th Display. The Falklands 30th display won 2nd place.
Photo Copyright The War & Peace Show Organisers 2012
The Gazelle was also accompanied with our Tiger Cat Missile System & Search Light from the RFA Sir Galahad.
Canberra WJ639
The canberra interior is currently being worked on so she can be lit up for the first time in years at Jets & Jeeps this year, more information about that event later! – EVENT CANCELLED
The aircraft’s original lights cannot be powered up however the museum is trying to make it look as realistic as possible! The flooring is also getting re-laid meaning the whole cockpit will be accesible! Hoovered, painted and dusted too 😉
Avro Vulcan B.2, XL319
Work has been continuing on the Vulcan over the past few months. The team has been continuing to prime and paint the outside.
The work has also been continuing on the interior of the Vulcan with Ian (ACID319) testing the aircraft’s electrics.
For a more in-depth look at the Vulcan progress, you can find the dedicated XL319 thread here: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=96975
Also, If you have Facebook, Check out 319’s Page: https://www.facebook.com/AvroVulcanXL319
The first time a reflection has been seen in 319 since…!??
Past Events!
Falklands War Commemoration (June 2012)
Over 2nd – 3rd of June the museum held a ceremonial weekend to mark the 30-year anniversary of the Falklands conflict. The conflict had began on Friday 2nd April 1982 when Argentine forces invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. It lasted 74 days and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14th June 1982 returning the islands to British control.
The museum had on show a number of exhibits which had an association with the conflict including our Vulcan bomber, the type made famous for its Black Buck missions from the Ascension Islands to bomb the runways at Port Stanley airfield and our combat veteran Argentine Pucara.
Crosses were laid on Sunday 3rd June at 11:00 to remember those who lost their lives.
Photo Copyright Kevin Betts
Photo Copyright Kevin Betts
Sci-Fi Event (June 2012)
This year the museum was invaded by multiple types of characters from Doctor Who and Star Wars. As well as the popular TV and Film Characters, the Museum staff also played a part in this years event, dressing up as aliens and Area 51 Personnel, performing autopsys throughout the day. A Shooting Range was also in operation behind the Vulcan Bomber and both activities proved to be a big hit with visitors, especially children.
Visitors were also involved in a Star Wars firefight which involved two teams trying to suppress and eventually defeat the opposing force with laser designated weapons. There was also a chance for people to be part of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s Last Flight, by climbing into our ‘Space Simulator’ and witnessing the final take off and journey through space.
The ever-popular Vulcan cockpit was also open allowing the public to climb up and see what life was like for the V-Bomber Crew. Other Aircraft open includes the De Havilland Vampire, Hawker Hunter and Gloster Meteor.
Photo Copyright Kevin Betts & Pascal Fintoni
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Big Bang Event Images
Some images from ‘The Big Bang’ event…
Crusader 80 Display
2214 (Usworth) Squadron Air Cadets
T.S. Collingwood (South Shields) Sea Cadets
Small Arms Display
Gun Crew Getting Ready
Vera Fires!
From a different angle…
and again.
Remembrance
April Update
Apologies for the lack of updates over the past few months.
A lot of work has been carried out over the past few months at NEAM…
Westland Gazelle, G-BAGJ
The Gazelle has had another paint job. This time into British Army Colours. The aircraft will be on display outside at our Falklands War Commemoration weekend on the 2nd & 3rd June.
Canberra WJ639
Two students from Newcastle College’s Aviation Academy have been working on the Canberra over the past two month. They have been working inside the cockpit to repair the floor / matting which has deteriorated over the years. They are also planning to restore the cockpit back to its original condition which means the Panels & Seating will be getting an overhaul.
Avro Vulcan B.2, XL319
Work has been continuing on the Vulcan over the past few months.
Over the winter period the team squeezed into the bomb bay and under the saddle tank. The tank was then detached and moved further back so the crew could get to the air brake system at the front of the bomb bay. The team managed to deploy them for the first time in 26 years – last deployed in 1986!
The team have also been working inside the cockpit restoring and testing the old systems. – It’s quite suprising the amount that still works.
Once the weather picked up a little, the team continued with the priming and painting of the outside.
For a more in-depth look at the Vulcan progress, you can find the dedicated XL319 thread here: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=96975
The Big Bang – 21 Gun Salute for Her Majesty The Queen’s 86th Birthday & Diamond Jubilee
Celebrating the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation in style, the North East Aircraft Museum is paying tribute on April 21st with a 21 Gun Salute honouring her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee & 86th Birthday.
The 25 Pounder Gun, recently restored by a team based at the Museum, will perform a 21 Round Salute at 13:00, with drill displays throughout.
Throughout the day there will be live music by local Usworth Air Cadet Squadron, 2214 and South Shields Sea Cadets, T.S. Collingwood. Weapon demonstrations will also go ahead during the day which will include multiple types of weapons; from Pistols to Light Machine Guns.
Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up as a Prince or Princess for our ‘Royal Fancy Dress’ competition, the winner in each category will win a prize.
Homemade goods and food will be available to buy from vendors at the ‘Jubilee Themed’ craft fair.
With face painting, competitions, cockpit viewings, live entertainment, weapon demonstrations, living history groups & classic vehicles the day caters for everyone.
The event will also pay tribute to our fallen heroes with a 2 minute silence.
Admission Fees:
Adult: £5
Child: £3
Concession: £3
Family: £12 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Opening Times:
10:00 – 17:00
(21 Gun Salute – 13:00)
Address:
North East Aircraft Museum,
Sunderland,
Tyne and Wear,
SR5 3HZ
Contact Details:
Phone: (0191) 519 0662
E-Mail: [email]info@neam.org.uk[/email]
Web: http://www.neam.org.uk
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Thats it for now folks, hope you all had a good Christmas, New Year & Easter!
September Update
Hello,
Quick update of what’s been going on the past couple of weeks at NEAM…
Westland Gazelle, G-BAGJ
The Gazelle has had yet another paint job, this time into British Desert Colours. This will be at the Heritage Festival tomorrow at the ‘F’ Pit Museum in Washington.
Avro Vulcan B.2, XL319
Work has been continuing on the Vulcan over the past couple of weeks, the team have made good progress and are now getting to the end of the first wing.
For a more in-depth look at the Vulcan progress, you can find the dedicated XL319 thread here: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=96975
De Havilland Dove Mk.8, G-ARHX
The Dove has been stripped of it’s carpet and seat’s, preperations are underway to make it watertight so that it can be moved outside. Most of the windows have been fitted and the exterior cleaned.
De Havilland Comet 4C, G-BEEX/SU-ALM
Some progress has been made on the Comet, mainly the panels have been stripped of their gauges and re-sprayed. Work on repairing and renewing the galley has also been started.
Plan is to turn the Comet into a full functional flight simulator.
Heritage Weekend & Classic Car’s
Last weekend’s Heritage weekend our museum was open for free, during that time we had quite a few visitors attend which resulted in a rise in donations for the Vulcan and in general.
We also had a Classic Car Group attend, they brought a wide range of vehicles dating as far back as the Morris 10!
Visitors said they enjoyed the day and would be coming back in the future.
All in all it was a good weekend, we had the Lightning, Canberra, Whirlwind and Vulcan open.
That’s it for now, another update will be posted in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks,
Thomas.
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