Airspeed A.S.51 Horsa Restoration

Bernie Vincent (left) and Martin Bull (right) reflect on their restoration of the Museum's Airspeed Horsa glider. It is a challenging project, especially as the correct grade of plywood is both expensive and difficult to source. The particular cockpit we have at...

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Cold War Crash

Cold War Crash

Military aviation in the post war era was often fraught with danger and mishaps. During the cold...

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Working Gee Navigation System

Working Gee Navigation System

WORKING GEE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
The museum has been fortunate enough to have been allocated a working Gee navigation system by the RAF Henlow Signals Museum as they are forced to close down
We hope this will enable us to demonstrate the function of this radical WW2 innovation which was used extensively in Mosquitos as well as other heavier bombers. We think that this display is unique and it will add to the attractions at our museum

We are extremely grateful to the Signals Museum Henlow and they have asked us to advise everybody that some of their exhibits are still unallocated and that they would welcome applications for donations.

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