Perches.
Home at last! don’t you just love in-laws, looks like ive been beaten to the picture posting, mine are very much similar to mike j’s so i want clog up the thread by posting more..
Now the milestones hanger… on reflection i think it is superb but i can see some purists/enthusiasts not been particularly excited by it, i agree with Lancman there is no logical sequence to the exhibits however the way they are displayed is interesting and the building is bound to be popular with visitors. It does give the keen photographer something different.
I was suprised however at how small the exhibition space is, it seems that a third of the building space is taken up with a reception area, a first floor cafe (thats three at Hendon now!) and a ‘Control Tower’ exhibit which does have a bit of an ‘after thought’ feel to it.
The touch screens are excellent however a historic note on the actual air frame would have been nice.
I loved the Spitfire FSM in the reception area it looked very impressive!
On the way out it seems as though the ‘Historic Hangers and Bomber command Hall have had a bit of housekeeping done and they look superb.
If you stand under the nose of the Lanc looking out towards the Typhoon (yes the pearched one! 😉 ) it is superbly flanked by the Phantom and the Tornado, cracking photo!
Unfortunatly the Graeme White Hanger doesn’t open until 12 and i had to be home by 1! So thats one for next time.
Milestones is an excellent ‘showpiece’ and no doubt opinions will be greatly debated on this forum.
As far as im concerned, well i’d rather see Black 6 on Duxfords flight line and the P51 in the air however i greatly welcome this sort of investment in aviation heritage and i intend to support it!
This along with Duxfords ‘Airspace’ project and TVOC’s Lottery funding are proof that Aviation Heritage is supported and at least these aircraft are not housed in tatty old buildings or outside come to that!
Go along and give your support, it is something to be proud of.
Dez 🙂
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