Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre

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A few snaps from a visit to the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre. An excellent little collection and well worth a visit. Some really interesting relics on display as well as the magnificent BE2C replica and the superb Spitfire replica outside.

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All taken with a Samsung Galaxy S8

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Nice photos, Derek :) It's a great little museum there. On our last visit the layout of the smaller exhibits had had a total re-vamp and it was looking very neat and well-organised. The Camel replica had been stripped back to basics and was under restoration to make it look more authentic. I'm sure it'll emerge from the workshop looking amazing - the BE2 is testimony to the skills of the volunteers there. Any mention of when the Anson is due to arrive?

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I have called in there on a couple of occasions when in the area; an excellent museum and friendly staff, well worth a visit.

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Absolutely concur. It's one of those gems of an aviation museum. The staff are so welcoming and knowledgeable and the exhibits so well presented.

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Nice to see that Meteor looking so smart.

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Nice photos. I particularly liked the Hawk Major, but what does the crane in the background belong on?

And can they switch the cannon blisters around on the Spitfire? Inboard for a Mk.Vc please.

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Originally posted by Graham Boak
I particularly liked the Hawk Major, but what does the crane in the background belong on?

Hi Graham, it's a little crane of 30cwts safe working load (possibly used for small engine changes, etc)

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There is a fly-in and family open weekend at Montrose over the August Bank Holiday , 25-26 August and entry to the museum is free so I hope it get's the support it deserves and well done to all involved .

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Looking forward to this event. Quite a few vintage aircraft turned up last year alongside a good number of modern types. Iirc it wasn't a brilliant day weather-wise being blustery and with a threatening overcast. Hopefully a better day this year. This is a museum which is well worth supporting so it would be great to see a good turnout next weekend.

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Went to Montrose on Saturday for the Open Weekend and Fly-In. A few vintage types turned up again though the strong, gusting crosswind probably deterred a few. A Jungmann did a flypast but carried on to land at Perth. We were across at the museum at the time so only got a glimpse as he flew off! Among the older aircraft which did land were an Se5a replica, Piper Cub, Cessna Bird Dog, Stinson Station Wagon, Piel Emeraude and a couple of Jodels. I'll include the beautifully-kept Comanche too - it being 52 years old!

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Nice shots, MM. A shame we couldn’t of stayed on for this one.

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Thanks, Rob. Yes, you would have enjoyed it. Maybe next year! :)

Got our first look at the Anson too -

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Wow great starter kit ;)

Rob