Midland Air Museum part II
Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 1:09 pmHere'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.
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.
Gloster Javelin FAW.5.
Canberra PR.3.
The English Electric/BAC Lightning F.6.
Lightning T.55 trainer in Saudi Air Force colours. Wouldn't mind a trip in one of these.
Lockheed F-104G Starfighter. Anyone know what these markings are? I don't.
Heavy metal - Cold War style.
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.
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.
Unfortunately time was running short so I had to leave before I was physically thrown out.
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.
Gloster Javelin FAW.5.
Canberra PR.3.
The English Electric/BAC Lightning F.6.
Lightning T.55 trainer in Saudi Air Force colours. Wouldn't mind a trip in one of these.
Lockheed F-104G Starfighter. Anyone know what these markings are? I don't.
Heavy metal - Cold War style.
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.
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.
Unfortunately time was running short so I had to leave before I was physically thrown out.
