Post by viscount on Oct 5, 2012 15:49:39 GMT 1
Having heard by word of mouth at RAF Valley that the Caernarfon Aviation Museum had received a new exhibit last Tuesday (2.10.12), clearly there was a need to spend £6.50 to view the first major new exhibit at the museum for many, many years.
The surprise on the run-up to the airfield from Dinas was the building right in the centre of the airfield of two massive wind-turbine towers. They are sited remarkably close to the active runways, indeed it would appear that once the blades are installed that they will be over the line of 02/20. Bizarre. With all the money recently spend on new hangarage and facilities, to build two massive obstacles seems ridiculous. Judge for your self - the photos were taken on the right-angle bend on the public road from Dinas.
The threshold of 02 is in the foreground, 08/27 runs across the picture, this side of the two wind-turbine towers.
While it may look that Cherokee G-CGHM has flown between the towers, it is actually lifting off 27, between myself and the towers!
All of which totally distracts from the reason of going to Caernarfon - their new aircraft exhibit.
I am told (ie this is second hand tittle-tattle at best) that the Harrier T.2 XW269/TB was advertised last year and created some notoriety when sold on e-bay for a massive amount, but to a 6-year old without parental consent. Then when posted again was withdrawn as it contravened the 'sharps and knives' policy. Now loaned to Caernarfon Air World, having been professionally restored by Jet Art Aviation at Selby, Yorkshire before delivery and rapid erection at Caernarfon. It only just fitted in the door!
Said to be the only complete Harrier T.2 in preservation, the very few other Harrier trainers held by museums are later marks. Built as a T.2 it was modified to become a T.4, but has now been returned to her original specifications. The markings are those of No.4 Sqdn at a time when they flew Harrier T.2s. It is 4 Sqdn who have recently reformed at RAF Valley with the Hawk T.2.
Exhibits have been moved around to make space. I notice that the blue 'cockpit fitted' Jindivik has gone into store and the two microlights that hung from the roof have also gone. Further rearrangement of the exhibits will occur during the winter 2012/2013 (Museum closes 4th Nov for the winter season) to fully assimilate the Harrier into the collection.
The surprise on the run-up to the airfield from Dinas was the building right in the centre of the airfield of two massive wind-turbine towers. They are sited remarkably close to the active runways, indeed it would appear that once the blades are installed that they will be over the line of 02/20. Bizarre. With all the money recently spend on new hangarage and facilities, to build two massive obstacles seems ridiculous. Judge for your self - the photos were taken on the right-angle bend on the public road from Dinas.
The threshold of 02 is in the foreground, 08/27 runs across the picture, this side of the two wind-turbine towers.
While it may look that Cherokee G-CGHM has flown between the towers, it is actually lifting off 27, between myself and the towers!
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All of which totally distracts from the reason of going to Caernarfon - their new aircraft exhibit.
I am told (ie this is second hand tittle-tattle at best) that the Harrier T.2 XW269/TB was advertised last year and created some notoriety when sold on e-bay for a massive amount, but to a 6-year old without parental consent. Then when posted again was withdrawn as it contravened the 'sharps and knives' policy. Now loaned to Caernarfon Air World, having been professionally restored by Jet Art Aviation at Selby, Yorkshire before delivery and rapid erection at Caernarfon. It only just fitted in the door!
Said to be the only complete Harrier T.2 in preservation, the very few other Harrier trainers held by museums are later marks. Built as a T.2 it was modified to become a T.4, but has now been returned to her original specifications. The markings are those of No.4 Sqdn at a time when they flew Harrier T.2s. It is 4 Sqdn who have recently reformed at RAF Valley with the Hawk T.2.
Exhibits have been moved around to make space. I notice that the blue 'cockpit fitted' Jindivik has gone into store and the two microlights that hung from the roof have also gone. Further rearrangement of the exhibits will occur during the winter 2012/2013 (Museum closes 4th Nov for the winter season) to fully assimilate the Harrier into the collection.
well I may be back in that part of the country next year! so it will be something to look forwart to seeing.