Cockpitfest 2009 - Page 3

Hangar 2 Displays

Mention should also be made of the many excellent displays located in Hangar 2. However I don't have photos of all of them I'm afraid so if anyone would like to send me some I will gladly add them to this page.

 

Matthew Grey's "Harwell Box" used to train RAF wireless operators during WWII. (Photos: Matthew Grey)

 

Di Ablewhite, Annie Hogg and Ian Hinks' fine tribute to the "Last Crew of Lancaster W4270". After a dedicated 10 year search, photos of all seven crew members have now been found. (Photos: Di Ablewhite)

 

Trudi Heathcote's display of 1950s and early 1960s RAF jet fighter pilot's flying kit and air-sea rescue equipment. Includes pilot mannequin and survivor in dinghy with S.A.R.A.H. beacon. (Photos: Trudi Heathcote)

 

Gary O'Keefe display celebrating the Harrier's 40th anniversary in RAF service (top) and A-10 procedures trainer with related squadron patches (bottom). (Photos: Gary O'Keefe)

 

Part of Alan Partington's display of RAF jackets - two modern band jackets (Corporal and Wing Commander) and two pre-war dress uniform jackets (Flight Sergeant and Wing Commander). (Photos: Alan Partington)

 

Scott Bouchard's impressive display of flight helmets. (Photos: Scott Bouchard)

 

Other displays for which I do not currently have photos are,

 

Chris Sanders - Boeing 737 simulator

Terry Musson - TriStar simulator

Ray Whitley - WWII display

Alistair Rivers - Canberra display

Millgate Museum

Lincoln Aviation Society – photo display

LIAHP

Chris Pointon/Adrian Peters – WWII display 

Nick Parker & Alan Simpson – instrument panel displays

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