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Post by zz on Aug 31, 2021 11:14:23 GMT
This was my third visit here, having previously visited in 98 and 03.
It's an excellent museum, well worth a couple of hours.
Free to enter- they just ask for donations.
Here is my log with a little help from their website.
G-APUG Luton LA.5 Major
G-ASRF Gowland Jenny Wren
G-BABY Taylor JT.2 Titch
G-BDVS Fokker F.27 Friendship 200 (Cockpit)
G-CDFW Lovegrove Autogyro
G-MBUD Skycraft Flylite 250
G-MJSU MBA Tiger Cub
G-MJVI Lightwing Rooster 1
G-MMWL Eurowing Goldwing
G-MTFK Solo Striker Flexiform
NC16676 Fairchild F.24
K4556 B.P Overstand replica (forward fuselage)
L4288 Vickers Wellington wrecked remains only
N3317 Supermarine Spitfire II Replica (BAPC 71)
FJ801 Boeing Stearman PT-27 Kaydet (composite)
TD248 V.S.361 Spitfire (reconstructed fuselage)
VL349 Avro 652A Anson C.19
VX580 Vickers Valleta C.2
WF128 Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
WF643 Gloster Meteor F.8
WG789 E.E. Canberra B2/6 (cockpit)
WH840 E.E. Canberra T.4
WR971 Avro Shackleton MR.3 (fuselage section only)
WV605 Percival P.56 Provost T.1
WV838 Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 (cockpit)
XA226 Slingsby T.38 Grasshopper TX.1
XG254 Hawker Hunter FGA.9
XG329 E.E. Lightning F.1
XG518 Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.14
XG523 Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.14 (cockpit)
XH892 Gloster Javelin FAW.9
XJ482 DH.110 Sea Vixen FAW.1
XK624 DH.115 Vampire T.11
XM279 E.E Canberra B(I).8 (cockpit)
XN304 Westland Whirlwind HAS.7
XN500 Hunting Jet Provost T.3A
XR485 Westland Whirlwind HAR.10
XV497 McDonnell-Douglas Phantom FGR.2
ZA175 BAe Sea Harrier FA2
LHS-1 Benson B.7 (BAPC147)
X25 Boulton Paul P.6 (replica) (BAPC274)
(BAPC115) Mignet HM.14
(BAPC303) Goldfinch Amphibian
(BAPC306) Lovegrove Autogyro Trainer
BGA1461 EoN Primary Glider
BGA2074 Grunau Baby 1IIIb
BGA3833 Woodstock Glider HCG
BGA4002 Penrose Pegasus II HKJ
BGA4757 Colditz Cock Glider (Replica)
A-528 FMA Pucara
3794 Mikoyan-Guerevich MiG-15 Czech AF (starboard) also marked as 1972 Polish AF (port)
ET272 Hawker Hunter T.53 (nose)
79 Dassault MD.452 Mystere IVA /2-EG
157/18 Fokker D.V.111 (5/8 scale replica) (BAPC239)
55-4433 Lockheed T-33A
54-2196 N.A. F-100D Super Sabre
146289 N.A. 28C Trojan USN (starboard) also marked as FG 289 Congolese AF (port)
Antonov C.14 Hang Glider
Wasp Falcon 4 Hang Glider
Felixstowe F.5 (Nose)
Kiceniuk Icarus II
Banshee drone
4 G- were needed.
Photos to follow although I only had my phone!
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Post by graham on Aug 31, 2021 12:06:56 GMT
A great log Phil and quite a few gap fillers for me there too. Planebase gives the following BAPC numbers for your last few entries
Antonov C.14 - BAPC.374
Falcon 4 - BAPC.372
Felixstowe F5 - BAPC.390
Kiceniuk Icarus 2 - BAPC.364
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Post by jargon on Jun 28, 2022 15:51:01 GMT
Managed to squeeze in an hour at Flixton 22/06/22 Well worth the visit, but I would have needed a good few hours in here do all the displays and reading material justice, lots of it on a wide range of interesting subjects www.aviationmuseum.net/index.htmlThe small restoration hanger had what appeared to be a well built folded G- reg Tiger Moth in Silver? which is not in their listing. Any ideas? They also appeared to be working on the early stages of a Hurricane I P3708 John |
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Post by graham on Jun 29, 2022 6:49:01 GMT
Nothing on the Planebase Flixton list for the Tiger Moth John I'm afraid.
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Post by jargon on Jun 29, 2022 8:31:51 GMT
Thanks for looking Graham
John
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Post by davebasing on Jun 29, 2022 17:31:54 GMT
Hi John Back in January the restoration hangar held wingless Terrier G-ARLP which was all silver. Not to question your recognition but being wingless (and hence apparently open cockpit) and missing other bits it didn't then look like a Terrier at first sight. Just a thought.
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Post by davebasing on Jun 29, 2022 22:33:43 GMT
Hi John Back in January the restoration hangar held wingless Terrier G-ARLP which was all silver. Not to question your recognition but being wingless (and hence apparently open cockpit) and missing other bits it didn't then look like a Terrier at first sight. Just a thought. Found a picture on-line of RLP taken a while ago at Flixton if it rings any bells, though probably not. www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/51765631766 |
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Post by jargon on Jun 30, 2022 21:39:21 GMT
Hi John Back in January the restoration hangar held wingless Terrier G-ARLP which was all silver. Not to question your recognition but being wingless (and hence apparently open cockpit) and missing other bits it didn't then look like a Terrier at first sight. Just a thought. Hi Dave Thanks for the reply G-ARLP Terrier was in the hanger with the Autogiro's The aircraft in the restoration hanger was at the far end and facing away from me, looking at the photo again I can see that the wings aren't folded, just stored separately at the sides of the fuselage, the wing struts aren't right for a Tiger Moth either so small silver biplane with black letter G showing is better description Apart from G-ARLP as an addition to ZZ's list there is also a Lightning cockpit XP743 as below and that was in the main hanger suffolkmuseums.org/firebird-at-flixton-new-exhibit-at-norfolk-suffolk-aviation-museum/Regards John |
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Post by graham on Jul 2, 2022 8:45:01 GMT
I only searched for a Tiger Moth originally John so here's the residents' list which might enable you to pick out your mystery frame
G-BDVS F27 200 10232 Air UK
A-528 Pucara IA.58A 028 Argentine Air Force
XM279 Canberra B(I).8 British Aircraft Corporation
3794 MiG-15 bis 623794 Czechoslovak Air Force
79 Mystere IV-A 79 French Air Force
42196 F-100D Super Sabre 223-76 French Air Force
54433 T-33A 580-9877 French Air Force
BAPC.71 Full scale model Spitfire Museum
BAPC.239 5/8 scale modelFokker D VIII
Museum
BAPC.358 P.75 Overstrand Museum
BAPC.368 Spitfire F.XVI Museum
BAPC.375 Stearman D75N1 PT-27 Kaydet
Museum
G-CDFW Sheffy PFA G/19-1366 Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.147 Bensen Gyroglider B.7 Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.306 Gyroplane Trainer Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-APUG Luton Major L.A.5A PAL 1203 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-ASRF Jenny Wren GWG.2 PFA 1300 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-BABY JT-2 Titch PFA 3204 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-BJZC AX.7-65Z Hot Air Balloon 416 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-MBUD Scout Mk.3 0432 R/3 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-MJSU Tiger Cub 440 SO.75/1 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-MJVI Rooster 1 Srs. 4 4 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-MMWL Goldwing EW-91 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-MTFK Striker Moult Trike DIM-01 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.115 Pou-du-Ciel HM.14 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.274 Boulton & Paul P.6 Static Replica
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.303 161 Amphibian Goldfinch Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.364 Icarus II Hang Glider Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.372 Falcon 4 Hang Glider Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BAPC.374 C.14 Hang Glider Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BGA1461 AP-7 Primary EoN/P/008 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BGA2384 Grunau Baby III Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BGA3833 Woodstock I Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BGA4002 Penrose Pegasus 2 Replica 1 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
BGA4757 Colditz Cock Replica SA3 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
N16676 F.24 C8F 3101 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
N99153 T-28C Trojan 252-52 Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
G-ARLP Beagle A.61 Terrier 1 3724 Private
G-AVDH WA116 Series 1 216 Private
BAPC.390 Felixstowe F.5 Cockpit reproduction
Private
N5054 Anson C.19 293483 Private
P3708 Hurricane I Royal Air Force
VX580 Valetta C.2 432 Royal Air Force
WF643 Meteor F.8 Royal Air Force
WG789 Canberra B.2/6 Royal Air Force
WH840 Canberra T.4 71278 Royal Air Force
WV605 Provost T.1 PAC/F/132 Royal Air Force
XA226 T.38 Grasshopper TX.1 859 Royal Air Force
XG254 Hunter FGA.9 41H-680055? Royal Air Force
XG329 Lightning F.1/3 95018 Royal Air Force
XG518 Sycamore HR.14 13372 Royal Air Force
XG523 Sycamore HR.14 13377 Royal Air Force
XH892 Javelin FAW.9R Royal Air Force
XK624 Vampire T.11 15781 Royal Air Force
XN500 Jet Provost T.3A PAC/W/10161 Royal Air Force
XP743 Lightning F.3 95171 Royal Air Force
XR485 Whirlwind HAR.10 WA417 Royal Air Force
XV497 Phantom FGR.2 3454 Royal Air Force
ET-272 Hunter T.53 41H-694510 Royal Danish Air Force
WF128 Sea Prince T.1 PAC/P57/26 Royal Navy
WV838 Sea Hawk FGA.6 AW6083 Royal Navy
XJ482 Sea Vixen FAW.1 10009 Royal Navy
XN304 Whirlwind HAS.7 WA284 Royal Navy
ZA175 Sea Harrier FA.2 41H-912026/P23 Royal Navy
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Post by jargon on Jul 7, 2022 17:10:03 GMT
Thanks Graham I couldn't spot the mystery aircraft, so emailed NASAM and they came back quickly with the details
G-NSSA SHERWOOD RANGER XP part built
It wasn't their aircraft, but was in for very short term storage only and was imminently moving out.
John
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Post by graham on Jul 8, 2022 6:44:08 GMT
Good result John....;0)
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Post by zz on Jul 8, 2022 9:19:47 GMT
These were the pictures I meant to post a year ago, but have been reminded by John's update! They're not the best, as were taken on my phone as I ran round in the rain (see Bob, I do get rained on!) and the snaps inside are very crammed! However, they do help show the quality at the museum - its definitely worth a visit if you're out that way ( not too far past Mildenhall/Lakenheath !)  IMG_6368 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6370 by Z Z, on Flickr  Untitled by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6367 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6369 by Z Z, on Flickr |
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Post by zz on Jul 8, 2022 9:25:57 GMT
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Post by zz on Jul 8, 2022 9:34:28 GMT
 IMG_6381 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6383 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6384 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6385 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6386 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6387 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6388 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6389 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6390 by Z Z, on Flickr In the background is G-APUG Luton LA.5 Major - sadly I didn't get a photo of this as I needed it!  IMG_6392 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6393 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6394 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6395 by Z Z, on Flickr G-MJVI Lightwing Rooster 1 - one of 4 I needed on this visit IMG_6396 by Z Z, on Flickr G-ASRF Gowland Jenny Wren - another one needed was this, unfortunately crammed in. Always nice to make a G-A... and I made 2 in this hangar!  IMG_6397 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6398 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6400 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6402 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6404 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6405 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6406 by Z Z, on Flickr G-CDFW Lovegrove Autogyro - my fourth and last new for the visit  IMG_6407 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6408 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6410 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6412 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6413 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6414 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6415 by Z Z, on Flickr  IMG_6417 by Z Z, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 16:35:05 GMT
 Great pictures Phil, even though it was raining- but not like the exhibits are going anywhere  It has got to be one of the best museums in the country- it was a pity the proposed Wallis Collection did not go there instead of gathering dust at Old Warden- where no one can see them.  Happy Days Bob 
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Post by zz on Jul 8, 2022 17:00:36 GMT
Cheers Bob. I didn’t know the Wallis collection was at Old Warden. Fortunately saw them all when on a LAAS visit to Norfolk and the man himself showed us around his collection!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2022 5:54:00 GMT
Cheers Bob. I didn’t know the Wallis collection was at Old Warden. Fortunately saw them all when on a LAAS visit to Norfolk and the man himself showed us around his collection! Phil, His collection has been at Old Warden for about four years since he died- I need the majority of them, and a few years before he passed I did write to him at Reymerston Hall asking to view them- sadly though he was going away on the day I wanted to visit, but he wrote me a nice letter with a picture of Little Nel in. Apparently there are plans to exhibit them somewhere maybe at Old Warden itself but we shall see. Happy Days Bob |
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Post by graham on Jul 9, 2022 9:09:55 GMT
Lovely shots Phil, just love the Sea Vixen, surely one of the most graceful Royal Navy planes ever? When we were kids growing up in Basingstoke, my dear old dad worked at what was in those days Kelvins on Winchester Road where he was a machmeter calibrator for Sea Vixens, Hunters and Javelins I believe. The Sea Vixen was always his favourite aircraft and although he was never a spotter as such, he had a huge interest in all things aviation and took me to several shows right back to when I was only 5 or 6 years of age.
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It has got to be one of the best museums in the country- it was a pity the proposed Wallis Collection did not go there instead of gathering dust at Old Warden- where no one can see them. 
