Doncaster Air Museum - July 2011 (rather pic heavy!)

Stealhead · 07-27-11, 01:12 AM

I don't fully agree with you here I dont think every unit has to look brand new I like to see something look how it looked in the field when it was on the front lines so to speak it does not have to be perfect but the A-4 for example would need some work.

I think it should look how it looked so to speak not brand new but if it is in really worn out been in a bone yard for 30 years fix it if it has lots a damage/wear.At the same time some examples should look pristine as Sailor Steve mentions.I like museums that have a mixture of both.

joegrundman · 07-27-11, 01:59 AM

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Lighting. Couldn't quite figure out how much of it they had.

you know just outside East Midlands Airport, there's a little open air exhibition with a full Lightning, and a Vulcan, a Buccaneer among others.

http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/e...craftonDisplay

ajrimmer42 · 07-27-11, 02:43 AM

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Nice.Wonder why that Skyhawk has the golden appearance to it?

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Still what gives with that A-4s odd colorization looks kind of like the natural metal layer almost maybe some aged primer or something?

the Skyhawk is unpainted brass hence the colour.

another pic, you can see it's really seen better days lol

papa_smurf · 07-27-11, 04:54 AM

Great pics

ajrimmer42 · 07-27-11, 06:37 AM

cheers matey

Jimbuna · 07-27-11, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by joegrundman

you know just outside East Midlands Airport, there's a little open air exhibition with a full Lightning, and a Vulcan, a Buccaneer among others.

http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/e...craftonDisplay

Often intended going there but never actually got around to it.

AVGWarhawk · 07-27-11, 08:24 AM

The V-2 rocket engine is very interesting. I would love to take a closer look at that.

Nice pics.

Hottentot · 07-27-11, 06:50 AM

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I don't fully agree with you here I dont think every unit has to look brand new I like to see something look how it looked in the field when it was on the front lines so to speak it does not have to be perfect but the A-4 for example would need some work.

Front line schemes are difficult to restore, seeing that there if anywhere the equipment is going to get weathered and worn out. And if we start faking dents and scratches to unique museum objects, then I'm going to protest.

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I think it should look how it looked so to speak not brand new but if it is in really worn out been in a bone yard for 30 years fix it if it has lots a damage/wear.

It depends. There are museums that intentionally show wrecks, because the wreck has something to tell. So does the rust that mirrors 30 years of neglect. New and restored is cool and shows the object in certain light, but it's not the same thing.

And finally, my whole comment was a kneejerk reaction, about which I wish to apologize, Steve. I was just ticked off by the "they take what they can get" remark early in the morning. Then it seemed like saying that museums just salvage some junk that people graciously throw them, which is what some people (likely not you) actually think museums do. In any case, I'm sorry.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-27-11, 08:57 AM

Another one is the Midland Air Museum at Coventry...

Good pics AJ, often thought about trekking down the 180 to this museum.

Osmium Steele · 07-27-11, 09:25 AM

ACK! That's a Sea Vixen! Always wanted to take a close look at one of those. I have a thing for twin tail booms.

The Air-Zoo in Portage, MI is a temple of sorts for me. I really need to go without the kids though.

Caution, the above link is to a google images page so is pic heavy.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-27-11, 09:30 AM

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ACK! That's a Sea Vixen! Always wanted to take a close look at one of those. I have a thing for twin tail booms.

They have a Vampire inside, too. Just to get you even more wound up with your twin-tail boom fetish

ajrimmer42 · 07-27-11, 09:27 AM

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Another one is the Midland Air Museum at Coventry...

Good pics AJ, often thought about trekking down the 180 to this museum.

cheers, look a decent museum that, might have to have a trip at some point. Anyone been to the one at Newark? Might have some pics, I'll have a scout around me HDD...

EDIT: apparently not

got some from the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington if anyone's interested?

Herr-Berbunch · 07-27-11, 09:41 AM

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cheers, look a decent museum that, might have to have a trip at some point. Anyone been to the one at Newark? Might have some pics, I'll have a scout around me HDD...

I've not been, although it's probably the closest one to me. Just having a look on their site now...

07-27-11, 04:02 PM

some great shots there, thanks for the post

andy_311 · 07-27-11, 06:22 PM

I went to "Southport"air show last Saturday they had a Hunter jet flying there low level stuff it was awsome,also some other planes like the GRmk4 Tornado,Swordfish,Spitfire Mk9,Battle of Britain memorial flight (minus the hurricane for some reason) and the vulcan bomber will post pics of them when i develop the film.

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I don't fully agree with you here I dont think every unit has to look brand new I like to see something look how it looked in the field when it was on the front lines so to speak it does not have to be perfect but the A-4 for example would need some work. I think it should look how it looked so to speak not brand new but if it is in really worn out been in a bone yard for 30 years fix it if it has lots a damage/wear.At the same time some examples should look pristine as Sailor Steve mentions.I like museums that have a mixture of both.

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andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I went to "Southport"air show last Saturday they had a Hunter jet flying there low level stuff it was awsome,also some other planes like the GRmk4 Tornado,Swordfish,Spitfire Mk9,Battle of Britain memorial flight (minus the hurricane for some reason) and the vulcan bomber will post pics of them when i develop the film. __________________