AeroVenture, Doncaster

[Whirlwind 2ba]

Just taken delivery of a Harrier GR3 to join all the helicopters and other aircraft on display. Houses the best, allegedly, Falklands War permanent display in the country. Also a large selection of diecast models for sale in their shop (am I allowed to put that in?:unsure: ) Anyway - well worth a look see.

[DCRanger]

Just taken delivery of a Harrier GR3 to join all the helicopters and other aircraft on display. Houses the best, allegedly, Falklands War permanent display in the country. Also a large selection of diecast models for sale in their shop (am I allowed to put that in?:unsure: ) Anyway - well worth a look see.

I've been meaning to go there for years. About time I did!

[sniperUK]

Has the Gannet left for its new home yet ;) :D

[Craig]

Well worth a visit for anyone who hasn't been. I went last summer and was well worth it, one of the volunteers kindly showed me and a mate around, and they have a heck of a lot of kit!

[Whirlwind 2ba]

Has the Gannet left for its new home yet ;) :D

Should be going on the lorries today. Team from UAM was here over the weekend.

[sniperUK]

Should be going on the lorries today. Team from UAM was here over the weekend.

Could be an interesting trip over in this weather,:eek: I should be heading up next week so I hope it will be there by then.

[Whirlwind 2ba]

I am now able to report that the newly repainted Sea King (first in any UK museum) has been moved to its 'permanent' display area outside and is looking great. :cool: (I seem to be having trouble posting a picture - will try again later)

Also inside, next to the restored Whirlwind HAR 10 in support camo scheme, XP345, is the fully restored Vokes 'tropical' filter nose as used on Whirlwind 10s in Borneo, Hong Kong, Aden and Libya. We believe it is the only one of its kind left.

If you have an interest in helicopters, this is the third largest collection of them in the UK.

[boris]

I am now able to report that the newly repainted Sea King (first in any UK museum) has been moved to its 'permanent' display area outside and is looking great. :cool: (I seem to be having trouble posting a picture - will try again later)

Also inside, next to the restored Whirlwind HAR 10 in support camo scheme, XP345, is the fully restored Vokes 'tropical' filter nose as used on Whirlwind 10s in Borneo, Hong Kong, Aden and Libya. We believe it is the only one of its kind left.

If you have an interest in helicopters, this is the third largest collection of them in the UK.

Excellent museum,well worth a visit.Some shots of the rollout of XP345 from September 2009

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/borissirob/P1010802.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/borissirob/P1010863.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/borissirob/P1010866.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/borissirob/P1010822.jpg

Shot of the Sea King before re paint

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj194/borissirob/P1010811.jpg

Look forward to your updated shots.Will be calling back down later this year.
Recommend a visit .

[tsr2]

I am now able to report that the newly repainted Sea King (first in any UK museum) has been moved to its 'permanent' display area outside and is looking great. :cool:

Didn't Duxford get a Sea King (XV712) back in May 2010 :confused:

[sniperUK]

Didn't Duxford get a Sea King (XV712) back in May 2010 :confused:

Yes, the Tiger Meet one , but I think Aeroventure had theirs first.

[tsr2]

Yes, the Tiger Meet one , but I think Aeroventure had theirs first.

Thanks for clarifying :)

[Whirlwind 2ba]

Nice photos there, Boris. The Sea King is there in the background. here are a couple of photos from not long after she arrived in mid 2007 and a couple taken at the beginning of January 2012. http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s003e.jpghttp://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s045e.jpghttp://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s050e.jpghttp://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s051e.jpg:)

[boris]

Nice photos there, Boris. The Sea King is there in the background. here are a couple of photos from not long after she arrived in mid 2007 and a couple taken at the beginning of January 2012. http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s003e.jpghttp://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s045e.jpghttp://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s050e.jpghttp://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j402/whirlwind2ba/s051e.jpg:)

Thanks,
Looks excellent,harrier peeking out as well.Will be down with Squadron Wings as some point in the future.