I had some contact with their Squadron Association a few years ago relating to Meteor FR.9 Mod VZ608, which is displayed at Newark and briefly served with the squadron. http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/aircraftlist.htm

All archived now but a quick search has turned up:

208 Squadron Association, Malcolm Brown, Greenhaigh, 14 Woodham Road, Horsell, Woking, Surrey GU21 4DL
http://www.rafvalley.org/208sqn/index.html

Hopefully it is still current! 🙂

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I called in late in May just to photograph the Lightning ( and happily paid my entrance fee 😉 ). …..

Thanks for the comments Martin – most people are also happy to pay their entrance fee.

At Newark we all look forward to the day that XS417 is back in a silver scheme like my avatar, especially as the Squadron is now resident in the local area! 😉

Whilst on the subject of V-Bombers don’t forget that Newark has a V-Force reunion event next April details here and here!

An essential part of a museum’s ‘visitor offer’ when accommodating visually impaired guests!

It can be very rewarding to see their reactions when being allowed to touch an exhibit. 🙂

Jack R, pleased to have helped with the helicopter i.d. – as I said before the kids were really impressed. The only better Merlin sighting over the museum was when 78 Sqn visited in early 2008 – that was awesome! 😮

We’re always looking for volunteers but like everything these days to be covered for insurance purposes you have to become a museum member. Details about the benefits of membership can be found here!

There’re all sorts of opportunities from guiding; aircraft opening; fund raising; maintenance / cleaning; restoration / painting etc.

We’re currently looking to expand in this area so you might like to consider joining. I’ve also sent you a PM.

Ollie,

WV787 was a test-bed airframe with A&AEE at Boscombe Down and Ferranti at Turnhouse.

There are some other scheme ideas here http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=88409&highlight=WV787 although some pictures have been deleted. 🙁

… by the way was lusty lindy hand painted with gloss rollers?

You could do the same!

😮 At a mere 20 minutes for your visit I appreciate that you obviously didn’t have the time for a close look – they do!!:rolleyes:

Newark i look forward to coming back and taking another look when time permits and your hard work has been done pp.

😡 The hard work is being done every day – not just at Newark but at most volunteer managed collections across the UK!

For the record such are the issues with XS417’s paint it will require fully stripping back to bare metal – another costly exercise!!