Flixton, Norfolk
You may have read the recent comments between Tom and me on his Jav posting, re maintaining classic aircraft in a difficult economic climate. At the former RAF base at Flixton, Norfolk, there is a Jav, Vixen, Meteor, Mig, and a host of peripheral aircraft-related items, all lovingly maintained on a nominal budget.
From the same base, in WWII, American air crews rose from East Anglia into icy miles above Europe.
A few aircraft here. Many ghosts.
Neat photo's. I always cringe when I see these fine ladies forced to live out side ...exposed to the elements. Moisture,rust and the sun can make short work of a lot of things.
Any more photos of that killer Jav with the shiny paint?
No, just the two here. It's one of those aircraft you can take 20 detailed photos of, or just a couple of profile shots to get 'the feel' of it.
that was a treat rob
Rob, These kind of photos are always welcome and a pleasure to view. Thanks for posting them. Can you imagine the collective collection of museum/airshow pictures amongst the guys on this site ? There wouldn't be enough space...
Kentucky Belle! That plane was my first B-24! One of my worst planes, but it was a fun build!
This place looks familiar...is it also known as the Norfolk-Suffolk Air Museum? I was at that museum in 1985 and this place doesn't look much different. I recall finding paint cans in the burner cans of the Sea Vixen, and a single main gear strut for a Vulcan...an odd mixture of bits, memorabilia, and aircraft. I also think it is out in the middle of nowhere on a little country road...stumbled across it. Anyway, thanks for sharing.