To continue with some aircraft shots, here are two more of the exhibits, shown in the contrasting weather conditions - torrential rain, then hot sun four weeks later!
PICS 1 to 4. The BAC Lightning F6 of 11 Sqn, in the final service colour scheme of two-tone grey (never liked that scheme!).
In the first two shots, the over-wing ferry tanks can be seen on the ground, beneath the starboard wing, and then mounted in position in the final two shots. These were normally only used for long-range ferry flights, for example, to the Armaments Practice Camp at Akrotiri, Cyprus, and were not a permanent or regular fixture. Flight refuelling probes were eventually retrofitted under the port wing. Note that, for display purposes, the aircraft carries a 'Firestreak' missile on the starboard pylon, with the later 'Red Top' on the port side.
PICS 5 to 8. Again these shots were taken on the two separate visits, and show the airworthy Douglas Dakota IV (C-47B), KN353, which saw service with the RAF, and if memory serves, came to the Museum from Air Atlantique, where it had the civilian registration G-AMYJ.
Thanks once again for your continued interest, and I'll post further photos probably tomorrow.