Sorry to hear of that (but not the nimbys’ part! I bet there were a few spilt coffees). If I was minister of culture, we would spend less on sport/ballet etc and more on preserving what is left of our aviation heritage sites

the article on X6450 is interesting and is very poetic. It suggests the seat is original to that sat on by Nic Nicolson VC….as a composite (early) seat…i doubt it survived its fall….not that i care because it is beautiful and a worthy addition….

good selection Jason….I would add East Kirkby (Lins Lanc)

If you let us know where you would like to be based, and interests, we could provide a round robin route taking in the best…I would also add in some of those that are more amateur as they have huge ambiance:-

Kent Battle of Britain Museum
100th BG at Thorpe Abbotts
Martlesham Heath

dont forget biggest non funded museum – Newark Air Museum and
RAFM Cosford

I didn’t say that the TA was a hairdressers car!! Joking apart I like TA, and all the T series as well as a Midget like Richards….but I have too many ‘toys’ as it is!!

Well Alan, I think he is the making oft made mistake of thinking that brass round button grips are spitfire!!