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  • in reply to: So Long RAF Swinderby…. #1165601
    TwinOtter23
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    Just as an up-date, Get Some In DVD Series 4 has just been released (good as ever) and the final installment is available in September. See Amazon.com.

    There is also a video entitled – “RAF Swinderby Remembered”, which costs £13.99.

    I understand there are a few copies left if you contact here for details! 😉

    in reply to: So Long RAF Swinderby…. #1165988
    TwinOtter23
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    When you say ‘interesting’ ordnance, what do you mean?

    As WG-13 says; but also do a Google search for ‘Norton Disney + ordnance’

    Watch for the men in suits!! 😮

    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    Ashton Mk 1 – first flew September 1 1950. Pilot Jimmy Orell

    Thanks for that – I thought I’d seen comments about the Ashton being “First to Fly!” 🙁

    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    :diablo: When did the first Avro Ashton fly? :diablo:

    http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/aircraftlist.htm

    in reply to: Flypast mags – free to a good home #1167086
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    Thank you for thinking about Newark. 🙂

    I’ve just checked with the Shop Manager and they currently have a ‘back-log’ of similar items in stock, still waiting to be sold – as such they would struggle to accept fresh deliveries for the foreseeable future! 😮

    in reply to: BAe 146 on the road #1167093
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    🙂 Sounds an interesting acquisition Bruce – is it well appointed inside?

    in reply to: Cosford to charge for parking from August 1st #1167655
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    The Enthusiast Days have been running at that rate for three or more years now, with a good uptake – albeit numbers have tailed off a bit this year.

    A big draw in the early days were the ‘missing airframes’ but now that the Gnat, Chipmunk and Harvard cockpits are no longer in the workshop or store, that aspect has diminished. However the guaranteed 6 aircraft tours still remain a big factor, which makes good use of the museum’s volunteer aircraft openers.

    Getting back on topic; at the museum AGM yesterday a couple of members did mention the Cosford car parking fees and one thought for some reason that the fee being considered might be higher than quoted here.

    Someone also suggested it might be another ‘good fund raiser’ to be considered! 😮 No!!!!

    Good news that the girlfriend’s visited – rather than sitting in the car she could go in just to use the café – as long as she closes her eyes while walking across from the shop! :diablo:

    in reply to: Cosford to charge for parking from August 1st #1167801
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    …… An idea I have seen in the USA has been to charge for a guided tour, where a small group can be shown around the collection and given a small talk or slide show, not necessarily what us forumites would use but if presented right then it might generate a few quid.

    A bit like this! There was one tour yesterday and the next is in August. 😉

    Also, your girlfriend doesn’t know what she’s missing at Newark! 🙂

    in reply to: Cosford to charge for parking from August 1st #1169016
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    One example of where the money goes at Newark http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1435101&postcount=20

    Checked this morning – still no intention of introducing any car parking fees at Newark either! 😉

    in reply to: Newark Air Museum #1169092
    TwinOtter23
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    I don’t disagree David – but I was quite shocked when I went on site yesterday and saw the progress that had been made on the MiG-27.

    In view of the earlier postings I felt the need to let everyone know about the steady progress that is being made on daily basis! 😉

    in reply to: Newark Air Museum #1169283
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    🙂 Pleased to be able to report some painting progress MiG-27

    in reply to: Cosford to charge for parking from August 1st #1169641
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    Coming at this from a slightly different angle – today I’ve been given a budget ‘installed’ cost of £70 per square metre for new car parking / roadway areas at Newark that comply with the current legislation regarding permeability and grey water collection for re-use – ‘sustainable development!’

    Footnote: It’s still free to park at Newark and I don’t think they will be introducing charges! Plus if you check on the website there’s 50p discount voucher you can use off your admission fee!! :diablo:

    in reply to: More 4 TV:-Engineering Britains Superweapons #1169750
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    It was good to see that the majority of the interior footage on the Vulcan (apart from archive film) was filmed inside XM594 at Newark Air Museum.

    Regards,

    John.

    😮 Originally filmed and aired back in 2003!

    in reply to: Anson Cockpit drawings #1171449
    TwinOtter23
    Participant

    Drem,

    The team working on the Anson at Elvington has visited Newark to photograph the inside of Anson VL348 – not sure whether it was YAM or Newark that took the pictures! :confused:

    Not aware of any drawings I’m afraid. 🙁

    in reply to: 208 squadron and meteor FR.9 #1171767
    TwinOtter23
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    lindoug – you have a PM!

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