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MICHAEL BEETHAM CONSERVATION CENTER

During the visit we will be able to get into the (rarely open) Michael Beetham Conservation center and see the magnificent work that is carried out there.

Conservation Centre | Whats going on? | Cosford | RAF Museum

在我们将能看到的东西

Handley Page Hampden TB1 :-This is one of only two surviving examples of this WW2 British Bomber. This example was recovered from it’s crash site, in Northern Russia during 1991. The Hampden is due to be moved to the Hendon Museum so this may be our last chance to see it at Cosford.

PUBLIC DISPLAYS

We will also be taken into the public display area which has recently been reconfigured. One “New Arrival” is the last Vickers Wellington Bomber (one of only 2 surviving examples) to fly.

HOST

Our host will be Darren Priday, manager of the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre. Darren joined the RAF museum in 2005having spent 26 years in the RAF as an aircraft Mechanical Engineer.Darren is a fellow of the RAeS.

THE VISIT

We will meet at the Museum main entrance (Vistors Center) at 13.30. The museum is clearly signposted, (see address and postcode above). Further details on how to get to the museum are available via their web siteRAF Museum Midlands | Midlands Aircraft Museum | Free Admission

There is a café and toilets adjacent to the Museum entrance.

Car parking is chargeable (£6.50 per vehicle) and can be paid for on the day or in advance on-line.

Advise arriving in sufficient time to allow for refreshments etc. Before the start of the visit.

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