A Pictorial Tour of RAF Museum, Cosford.

• Mar 20, 2012

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Thank you Terry. I would love to get a closer view of the engines, but the photos are excellent sir.

 

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Thanks chaps. Just sorting through the pics in order to post a miscellaneous group for the final instalment, a mix of detail shots and some of the incidental exhibits.

 

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And here's the final group from this Pictorial Tour of the RAF Museum, Cosford, a selection of detail shots and some of the other exhibits. As already mentioned, during our five hours at the Museum, we didn't have time to see or photograph everything on display, and there are many incidental galleries and exhibitions, from artwork to flight clothing, engines and vehicles, weapons and much more - certainly well worth a visit, for those who can get there.
PIC 1. Rose turret, mounting twin .50 cal Brownings, as fitted to late production Lancasters.
PICS 2 and 3. Some details on the Ju52/3M (Casa 352).
PIC 4. Rolls Royce Merlin engine.
PICS 5 and 6. Me410 details.
PIC 7. Martin Baker Mk4P ejection seat, used in the Jet Provost.
PIC 8. Front end of the Harrier GR9.
PIC 9. Vickers Varsity engine, with open 'petal' cowlings.
PIC 10. Hind cockpits.
PIC 11. Hurricane MkIIc close up.
PIC 12. A view up into the bomb aimer's compartment of the Avro Lincoln, looking through the escape hatch.
Thank you all for your interest and kind remarks, and I hope you've enjoyed the tour. Next one, hopefully, will be the Yorkshire Air Museum, in a month or two.

 

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• Mar 20, 2012

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Terry, you sir did a magnificent job with this thread.My hat is off to you sir. Thank you for the time and energy spent.

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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With Aaron! Some great photos and a mine of information...cheers mate!

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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yep nice work Dogsbody
you've done the virtual trip a better service than i would of and its always great wandering around those places with your good self so cant wait for the next one.

Elvington maybe ?

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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With all in thanking you for taking the time to post these Terry. Great job.

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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I would soooo love to join yas on that next trip...

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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Good shots Terry! Thanks for them.

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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Thanks very much for the kind words chaps. Yes Karl, Mick and I are planning Elvington next, to meet up with you, and probably at the time Jan is at my place. Will let you know when I know more. Not paying for the tour of the Halifax though - it's £60 per head!

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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Airframes said:

Thanks very much for the kind words chaps. Yes Karl, Mick and I are planning Elvington next, to meet up with you, and probably at the time Jan is at my place. Will let you know when I know more. Not paying for the tour of the Halifax though - it's £60 per head!

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£60, stuff that !!!!!

sounds like a plan hope we can work it out

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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Beautiful job presenting these pictures Terry. I makes you feel as if you were there yourself. Your time and effort putting this thread together is greatly appreciated!!

 

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A4K said:

I would soooo love to join yas on that next trip...

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you know where we are mate and your more than welcome to join us

 

• Mar 21, 2012

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Thanks Glenn, and Yes Evan, if you can, get yer arris over here! Sure we'll find you somewhere to kip - even if it's a camp bed!

 

• Mar 22, 2012

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Cheers guys! Will look into this...(could take CVs and look for work while I'm at it...)

 

• Mar 22, 2012

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Terry i don't mind sending you a donation for you to go ,pm me

 

• Mar 22, 2012

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Terry, great stuff here.

 

• Mar 22, 2012

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rochie said:

£60, stuff that !!!!!

sounds like a plan hope we can work it out

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60? I want walk through not buy it , it usually cost about $5.00 for the Lanc or whatever B17s are around

 

• Mar 22, 2012

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I agree Neil. Don't mind paying a reasonable fee, to help with the upkeep, volunteers time etc, but £60, per head, pre-booked, seems a bit steep to me!
Just wondering if there have been some major changes at the Museum, as their web site used to be excellent, with easy access, a good '3D' site plan and so on, and now, it's 'arty farty' designer stuff, giving more than a hint of 'Local Government' involvement ... but I hope I'm wrong !

 

• Mar 22, 2012

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Airframes said:

I agree Neil. Don't mind paying a reasonable fee, to help with the upkeep, volunteers time etc, but £60, per head, pre-booked, seems a bit steep to me!
Just wondering if there have been some major changes at the Museum, as their web site used to be excellent, with easy access, a good '3D' site plan and so on, and now, it's 'arty farty' designer stuff, giving more than a hint of 'Local Government' involvement ... but I hope I'm wrong !

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you can almost buy a one way to this side of the pond for that much, it sure moves my bucket list to check out a euro airshow dpwn a whack. Mayne I'll drive tje 3.5 hours to see the real Hally in Trenton