The Skeeter pods are now all back in storage and are not accessible to the general public. Please do not ask for a 'special' viewing as we cannot accommodate.
Consideration is being given to holding a one-off viewing weekend later in the year so please keep an eye on the website and this blog for details.
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
A rare chance to see Skeeter airframes - if you're quick!
We are taking advantage of the nice weather this week and have spent most of today tidying up our site with the help of a hiab.
AgustaWestland kindly donated us a number of containers to use to store some of our spares and today thay have been moved to their final resting place. This has involved the containers being emptied - one of which was home to 4 Skeeter airframes that we acquired earlier this year.
If you are quick, you might catch a glimpse of the airframes before they go back into storage. They are currently in our holding bay in the restoration hangar...but not for long!
AgustaWestland kindly donated us a number of containers to use to store some of our spares and today thay have been moved to their final resting place. This has involved the containers being emptied - one of which was home to 4 Skeeter airframes that we acquired earlier this year.
If you are quick, you might catch a glimpse of the airframes before they go back into storage. They are currently in our holding bay in the restoration hangar...but not for long!
Pests
If you've ever wondered why museums need to be so vigilant about pests, have a look at this news report.....
http://bbc.in/hlwB62
http://bbc.in/hlwB62
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Wow! Amazing airshow statistic
Airshows attract seven million people annually - second only to football.
That is the statistic cited in the latest issue of Transport Digest, whilst discussing the Avro Vulcan and its ability to increase attendance at an airshow by 20-40% !
The Spring 2011 issue of Transport Digest also includes an article marking the passing of the Bristol Car Company which inevitably details the development of the helicopter division here in sunny Weston-super-Mare.
That is the statistic cited in the latest issue of Transport Digest, whilst discussing the Avro Vulcan and its ability to increase attendance at an airshow by 20-40% !
The Spring 2011 issue of Transport Digest also includes an article marking the passing of the Bristol Car Company which inevitably details the development of the helicopter division here in sunny Weston-super-Mare.
Somerset Heritage Attractions
Why not see what Somerset has to offer by looking at these videos on YouTube. From industrial attractions to cricket and even a toy and radio museum, Somerset truly has an eclectic mix of entertainment to offer...
http://bit.ly/gwp9Z8
http://bit.ly/gwp9Z8
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Missing Army helicopter
http://bit.ly/geQugh
See this link for information about a helicopter that has gone missing near China.
See this link for information about a helicopter that has gone missing near China.
Museums at Night 2011
The evening of Saturday 14th May will be an exciting one at The Helicopter Museum as we host a retro disco in celebration of Museum at Night 2011.
The 1960's/70's disco forms only part of our Vietnam Themed Weekend. During Saturday and Sunday from 10am our hangars will be taken over by 40 flight simulators, and there will also be a 'Living History' Vietnam camp and the chance to climb aboard a Huey helicopter which saw active service in Vietnam. Visit the FSC website for more details at www.fscweston.co.uk
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