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The '''Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum''' is a [[museum]] collection of [[aircraft]] and [[aviation]]-related artefacts, located near the former [[RAF Bungay]] airfield on the outskirts of [[Flixton, The Saints|Flixton, Suffolk]], in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
The '''Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum''' is a [[museum]] collection of [[aircraft]] and [[aviation]]-related artefacts, located near the former [[RAF Bungay]] airfield on the outskirts of [[Flixton, The Saints|Flixton, Suffolk]], in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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First established in 1972 as the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Society,<ref name=amguk>{{cite web|title= Eastern England: Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum |url= http://www.aviationmuseumguide.co.uk/museum_flixton.php |work= Aviation Museum Guide UK |date= February 2010 |accessdate= 2011-03-06}}</ref> the museum houses a varied array of over 60 complete or partial aircraft, including rarities such as the only [[de Havilland Sea Vixen]] FAW.1 in private ownership and an [[FMA IA 58 Pucará]] that was captured by British forces during the [[Falklands War]].<ref name=asuk>{{cite web|title= Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum |url= http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/museums/flixton/flixton.htm |work= Air-Scene UK |last= Eade |first= Dave |accessdate= 2011-03-06}}</ref> In addition to the aircraft displayed, the museum also houses thematic collections devoted to subjects including the [[Royal Observer Corps]], [[RAF Bomber Command]], [[air-sea rescue]] and [[RAF Coastal Command]].<ref name=nsam>{{cite web|title= About Us |url= http://www.aviationmuseum.net/about_us.htm |work= Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum |accessdate= 2011-03-06}}</ref> |
First established in 1972 as the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Society,<ref name=amguk>{{cite web|title= Eastern England: Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum |url= http://www.aviationmuseumguide.co.uk/museum_flixton.php |work= Aviation Museum Guide UK |date= February 2010 |accessdate= 2011-03-06}}</ref> the museum houses a varied array of over 60 complete or partial aircraft, including rarities such as the only complete [[de Havilland Sea Vixen]] FAW.1 in private ownership, a flyable replica of the [[Colditz Cock]] escape glider, and an [[FMA IA 58 Pucará]] that was captured by British forces during the [[Falklands War]].<ref name=asuk>{{cite web|title= Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum |url= http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/museums/flixton/flixton.htm |work= Air-Scene UK |last= Eade |first= Dave |accessdate= 2011-03-06}}</ref> In addition to the aircraft displayed, the museum also houses thematic collections devoted to subjects including the [[Royal Observer Corps]], [[RAF Bomber Command]], [[air-sea rescue]] and [[RAF Coastal Command]].<ref name=nsam>{{cite web|title= About Us |url= http://www.aviationmuseum.net/about_us.htm |work= Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum |accessdate= 2011-03-06}}</ref> |
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As well as preserving its existing collections, the museum and its members are actively involved in the exploration and study of aircraft crash sites – termed ''[[wreckology]]'' – in [[East Anglia]]. |
As well as preserving its existing collections, the museum and its members are actively involved in the exploration and study of aircraft crash sites – termed ''[[wreckology]]'' – in [[East Anglia]]. |
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Revision as of 02:27, 7 March 2011
Template:Infobox UK feature The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum is a museum collection of aircraft and aviation-related artefacts, located near the former RAF Bungay airfield on the outskirts of Flixton, Suffolk, in the United Kingdom.
First established in 1972 as the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Society,[1] the museum houses a varied array of over 60 complete or partial aircraft, including rarities such as the only complete de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.1 in private ownership, a flyable replica of the Colditz Cock escape glider, and an FMA IA 58 Pucará that was captured by British forces during the Falklands War.[2] In addition to the aircraft displayed, the museum also houses thematic collections devoted to subjects including the Royal Observer Corps, RAF Bomber Command, air-sea rescue and RAF Coastal Command.[3]
As well as preserving its existing collections, the museum and its members are actively involved in the exploration and study of aircraft crash sites – termed wreckology – in East Anglia.
References
- ^ "Eastern England: Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum". Aviation Museum Guide UK. February 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
- ^ Eade, Dave. "Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum". Air-Scene UK. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
- ^ "About Us". Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
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