July 2017

Two From One .. How to build a Spitfire

How to build a Spitfire ………….. Some years ago, I purchased a large number of crates full of Spitfire fuselage components; these were discarded when TD248, a MkXVl, was restored to airworthy condition, having been an RAF station gate guard for many years. Once a week for several years, member Ken Huckle pieced the panels together over […]

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Research for the Caption Boards

Research for the Caption Boards …………. Researching the background information for captions to our exhibits presents one of the most interesting and demanding part of our work.  It is usually done off-site and I am one of the members who devotes a lot of time to this activity, especially now that health issues prevent me from attending regularly.

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Restoration of Javelin XH892

Restoration of Javelin XH982 ………… The Javelin aircraft XH892 is now undergoing restoration with the Paint Team have sanded down, and primed the aircraft.  The Team are now applying the top coat and the finishing touches to the aircraft. Weather permitting next project the Whirlwind helicopter. The Paint Team are short on volunteers and with

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