NASAM Update as of the 26th Sep 2023

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Well this is a short edition of the blog this time around. we only have input from the Chair and some photos from Brian on one of the event days. Input, therefore …..

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻

The update from Steve in this edition covers the Battle of Britain Day which happened at the Museum on the 17th Sep 2023. Included are some photos of the event.

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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺

We have input from Brian who sent in photos of the Fenlanders Harley Davidson Owners Group which paid a visit to the Museum on Saturday the 9th of September 2023. the

Museum Closed over Weekend

This is the final reminder that if you are planning to visit the Museum on either Saturday, the 30th of September or Sunday, the 1st of October 2023, please be aware that the Museum will be closed to the general public.

Around 500 Beaver Scouts aged between 6 and 8 will be at the Museum during this weekend to use the Museum facilities to work towards two aviation skills badges. They will be undertaking various activities in addition to exploring the Museum to find the answers to a quiz and trying on various items of flying clothing.

So, in order to keep the youngsters safe, we have decided to close the Museum to the public.

We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused to our regular visitors.

Pete S

Chairman’s Update

Battle of Britain Day

The day dawned bright but sadly didn’t stay that way for long. The day did prove to be very busy though with over 300 “through the gates”.

We were joined on the day by RAFA who ran two stalls based under gazebos outside. Luckily whilst the weather was far from perfect it never got too bad.

We were also entertained by five singers of Station 366 (Swing Group) who sang period songs in the NAAFI area.

Unfortunately despite trying, the Lancaster was unable to get through the weather to complete the scheduled flypast. Even more disappointing was the fact that thirty minutes later it brightened up and dried up too.

The afternoon was pleasant and warm and several visitors took the opportunity to try the cockpits and ejector seat for size and try their hand at flying one of our PC-based simulators.

Many thanks to the Battle of Britain Flight for trying to get through to us, and to all the volunteers who kept things running smoothly on the day.

Thanks also to Herbert and Julie from RAFA for supporting us for the last time before they retire from the role. We wish them well and hope that we’ll see them again as visitors.

Steve B

(Photos) Battle of Britain Day 2023

Around The Museum

Fenlanders HOG Meeting

Photos from the Fenlanders Harley Davidson Owners Group meeting at the Museum on Saturday the 9th of September 2023.

Brian

(Photos) HOG Meeting

The Repeat Info

The repeat information is still here I’m afraid, and I make no apologies for keeping his section in our blog. We are a charitable organisation relying on monies from the public to keep us going. Any help we receive is gratefully accepted and enables the Museum to continue in our mission “To conserve, preserve and promote the history of aviation in East Anglia, whilst providing a fun, family-friendly and interactive Museum, promoting education and remembrance of the events of the past“.

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