Going to Europe

[chomp_rock]

I'm glad to announce that I'm going to Europe in 11 days. I will be spending 10 days there; 5 in Britain and 5 in France. I hope to visit a museum or two as well. Which museums are good for seeing aircraft, especially those from WWII? I'd really like to see some old planes while I'm over there.

[Craig.]

as far as museums in the UK, you will need to be more specific where your going, england may be small but its not as small as people think:) Cosford and hendon are both meant to be really good, cosfords just out of birmingham, and Hendons the RAF's main museum near london. Yeovil museum is good for historic naval aircraft, thats down in the south west. Have a great trip and bring back pictures:)

[Woodlouse2002]

I would recommend Hendon and the Fleet Air Arm museum at Yeovil. Hendon has a lot of WWII aicraft as well as a few from the cold war etc. Yeovil on the otherhand, has hoards of navy aircraft along with the Concorde prototype. Which you can go on board have have a look around on.

[Craig.]

just remember to duck if you do:) very low ceiling

[Hagar]

Not sure you could make it. Here's a few air displays & events.

12-13 June 2004 PFA Devon Strut Fly-in Farway, Devon  
12-13 June 2004 DH Moth Club Charity Flying Weekend Old Warden, Beds.  
12-13 June 2004 Newark Air Museum Mega-Fest 2004 Newark, Notts.  
12-13 June 2004 Summer Fly-In North Coates, Lincs.  
13 June 2004 RAF Cosford Air Show  RAF Cosford, Shropshire  
13 June 2004 American Classics Fly-In Gamston, Notts.  
13 June 2004 Van's Fly-In Popham, Hants.  

[Craig.]

is anyone going to cosford airshow from simv? it'll be in the area for me. i might make the trip

[Hagar]

Too far for me Craig. Old Warden is closer & suits me better anyway.

Of course, it will depend on the weather.

PS. I missed this one.

12 June 2004 Rolls-Royce Anniversary Wings & Strings 2004  Donington Park, Derbyshire  

[chomp_rock]

I think Hendon sounds good. I'll be sure to take pictures and post some.

[ozzy72]

Or if you get the chance and are heading out towards Cambridge, then Duxford is a MUST as its the home of the Old Flying Machine Co. (excellent chance to see real warbirds turnin' and burnin'

[Jared]

lol, a little out of the way for us here in the states, but enjoy the trip out there! :-)

[Politically Incorrect]

Want someone to tag along?  ;D
Have a great time sounds like a blast!!
Seems like Hagar has a really busy weekend the 12-13th!!

[HawkerTempest5]

Hendon and Duxford are the places to visit to see WW2 aircraft although both have many more types. Hendon is free to enter and is very close to London (half hour tube ride) so you can make a day of it and pull in some of the other sights of out Capital if you wish.
Duxford is a living museum with many flying warbirds based there. If you are in the UK in July, Flying Legends is the show to see.

[chomp_rock]

Tomorrow I'll be on my way! I'll be off of the forum until the 21st, I'll post pictures when I get back.

[Pinchaser...]

9 days untill i leave for europe. i will be in Albania and Austria for a total of 14 days. can't wait. I belive i will fly on an A340 on the ride there and back.

[ozzy72]

Have safe trips chaps
Gearhead if you get lost I'm just up the road in Hungary