Midland Air Museum part II

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Midland Air Museum part II

Postby Hagar » Sun May 30, 2004 1:09 pm

Here's the MiG 21 I mentioned in part 1. In good condition but it's not allowed to fly. It's locked away in a small hangar & only brought out in the better weather. I couldn't get far enough away to take a decent shot.
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More aircraft outside on display in the rain. The museum is short of space & they're packed in quite tightly. This Folland Gnat is privately owned & being restored under BAe sponsorship. Hope to see it flying some day.
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Gloster Javelin FAW.5.
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Canberra PR.3.
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The English Electric/BAC Lightning F.6.
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Lightning T.55 trainer in Saudi Air Force colours. Wouldn't mind a trip in one of these.
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Lockheed F-104G Starfighter. Anyone know what these markings are? I don't. ::)
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Heavy metal - Cold War style.
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Inside the museum is the new Sir Frank Whittle Jet Heritage Centre. This is the Power Jets W2/700, one of the original Whittle jet engines.
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Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire used in some versions of the Hunter & many other miltary aircraft of the period. Built under licence in the US as the Wright J65.
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Unfortunately time was running short so I had to leave before I was physically thrown out. ;)
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Re: Midland Air Museum part II

Postby ozzy72 » Sun May 30, 2004 2:03 pm

FANTASTIC STUFF!
The Gnat and the Lightnings are great Doug ;)

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Re: Midland Air Museum part II

Postby Jaffa » Sun May 30, 2004 4:20 pm

I think those markings on the F-104 are Swiss... ;)
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Re: Midland Air Museum part II

Postby FLYING_TRUCKER » Sun May 30, 2004 6:36 pm

Very Very Nice Doug :)

Thanks for posting them.

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Re: Midland Air Museum part II

Postby Felix/FFDS » Sun May 30, 2004 8:28 pm

I think those markings on the F-104 are Swiss... ;)



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Re: Midland Air Museum part II

Postby Craig. » Mon May 31, 2004 5:42 am

great shots doug:) i love that first lightning and the javelin
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Re: Midland Air Museum part II

Postby ATI_7500 » Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:20 am

Love the MiG and the Lightnings!  :D
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