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Background imagePreservation Collection: Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 'Flying Barrel'

Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"
Restoration work begins on a Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft at the Edgwick Centre, transported by road from the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: Don Wilcox and John Foskey, members of the United States Air Force

Don Wilcox and John Foskey, members of the United States Air Force, help to paint and restore an F100D Super Sabre fighter plane at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation

The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, leaves ICI Wilton. Pictured at Nunthorpe on route to Grosmont, in the centre of two Class 37 engines

Background imagePreservation Collection: The library at Chartwell House. Inset in the bookcase is a model of the Mulberry

The library at Chartwell House. Inset in the bookcase is a model of the Mulberry Harbour at Port Arromanches as it was on D-Day plus 109 (September 23rd 1944)

Background imagePreservation Collection: The wall built by Sir Winston Churchill which surrounded the kitchen garden of Chartwell

The wall built by Sir Winston Churchill which surrounded the kitchen garden of Chartwell House. The brick wall which incorporates a plaque that commemorates Sir Winstons skill as a bricklayer was

Background imagePreservation Collection: The drawing room at Chartwell House. The portrait of Lady Churchill on the left of

The drawing room at Chartwell House. The portrait of Lady Churchill on the left of the fireplace was painted by Douglas Chandor in 1946

Background imagePreservation Collection: Sir Winston Churchills study in Chartwell House. Sir Winston loved this room

Sir Winston Churchills study in Chartwell House. Sir Winston loved this room and it is here that he did most of his writing

Background imagePreservation Collection: Preservation on the old City Wall is being carried out by Newcastle Corporation workmen

Preservation on the old City Wall is being carried out by Newcastle Corporation workmen, they are seen here working on a section of the West Wall. 31st July 1932

Background imagePreservation Collection: Eight year old Cheryl James poses beside a T55 Lightning fighter jet

Eight year old Cheryl James poses beside a T55 Lightning fighter jet, the latest arrival at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Lightning aircraft being painted and restored by a workman at the Midland Air Museum at

A Lightning aircraft being painted and restored by a workman at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton. 25th September 1989

Background imagePreservation Collection: An Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF 14 jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry

An Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF 14 jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry Airport, Baginton under the care of the Midland Air Museum

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Saab J29 'Flying Barrel'jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry

A Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry
A Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft arrives at its new home at Coventry Airport, Baginton under the care of the Midland Air Museum

Background imagePreservation Collection: Workers posing with their lovingly restored Gloster Meteor as the 45 year old plane goes

Workers posing with their lovingly restored Gloster Meteor as the 45 year old plane goes on public display at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: The last flying Armstrong Whitworth Argosy transport plane makes its final journey

The last flying Armstrong Whitworth Argosy transport plane makes its final journey from East Midlands Airport before setting down at its new home in Coventry Airport

Background imagePreservation Collection: Former RAF pilot Les De Faye is reunited with his beloved fighter planes

Former RAF pilot Les De Faye is reunited with his beloved fighter planes, more than 40 years after retiring as a pilot, as he begins work as a volunteer at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Saab J29 'Flying Barrel'jet aircraft leaves the workshop after being

A Saab J29 "Flying Barrel"jet aircraft leaves the workshop after being
A Saab J29 " Flying Barrel" jet aircraft leaves the workshop after being carefully restored over the previous year at the Edgwick Centre

Background imagePreservation Collection: Trustee Chairman of the Midland air Museum John Berkely (left

Trustee Chairman of the Midland air Museum John Berkely (left) with Roger Smith at the museums headquarters at Coventry Airport, Baginton. 9th August 1988

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Coventry built Hawker Hunter F6A plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum

A Coventry built Hawker Hunter F6A plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum collection at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: A Coventry built Hawker Hunter jet plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum

A Coventry built Hawker Hunter jet plane is the latest addition to the Midland Air Museum collection at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: An ambitious scheme to honour the Coventry born inventor

An ambitious scheme to honour the Coventry born inventor and jet pioneer Sir Frank Whittle in progress at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Background imagePreservation Collection: A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city

A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city councils Edgwick Centre in Coventry before it makes its final journey across the city to take pride of place at

Background imagePreservation Collection: Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives

Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, will start running this weekend

Background imagePreservation Collection: ICI Train Preservation, 4th January 1994. Dave Pearson with the A2 No

ICI Train Preservation, 4th January 1994. Dave Pearson with the A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter Locomotive designed by Arthur H Peppercorn of the LNER

Background imagePreservation Collection: Scene at Bridgnorth Railway Station which was bought by the Severn Valley Railway Society

Scene at Bridgnorth Railway Station which was bought by the Severn Valley Railway Society from British Rail. A London, Midland and Scottish Railway Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 steam locomotive, number 46443

Background imagePreservation Collection: The rear of Chartwell House as seen from the Marlborough Pavilion

The rear of Chartwell House as seen from the Marlborough Pavilion, which is on a corner of the main lawn. The pavilion is decorated with a bas-relief depicting the Battle of Blenheim of which Sir

Background imagePreservation Collection: The museum rooms at Chartwell House have been converted from three visitors bedrooms

The museum rooms at Chartwell House have been converted from three visitors bedrooms and designed by Michael Haynes. They contain part of the collection of trophies

Background imagePreservation Collection: The dining room at Chartwell House. In the dining room is a book (on the right

The dining room at Chartwell House. In the dining room is a book (on the right, on a stand) recording the gift of a golden rose walk to Sir Winston Churchill

Background imagePreservation Collection: Mrs Mary Soames, the daughter of the late Sir Winston Churchill

Mrs Mary Soames, the daughter of the late Sir Winston Churchill, in the rear garden of Chartwell House, overlooking the orchard. 20th May, 1966

Background imagePreservation Collection: Restoring the blitzed stained glass window of Canterbury Cathedral is Mr Caldwell aged 92

Restoring the blitzed stained glass window of Canterbury Cathedral is Mr Caldwell aged 92 still working as a stained glass artist in the trade in which he started at the age of 16 in Canterbury


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