Midland Air Museum - 56k warning

[TobyV]

Two pics that "escaped" being posted first time:


Second prototype DH125, later converted for an apprentice training role at Astwick Manor


Another lovely little DH product

[dswanson]

Toby,

As a flighsimmer and aviation enthusiast I like the pictures.

As a scouser I don't like the second part of your signature comment :sad: , but also as a Scouser I have a good sense of humour so I'll let you off. Not sure if Jonesy will agree though .........

[nazca_steve]

That could be. I dont know much about Helicopters and I dont remember recognising what it was. I was somewhat perplexed as to what had happend to all the various craft that were in there previously. It looks as if they have had a tidy up of the stuff around hte side of hangar as theres only the remains of the Phantom and most parts ofa twin seat vampire under a tarpaulin.

I just got in touch with the chief engineer at the MAM and he confirms it is indeed a Husky. As for the rest of the questions, in his words:

"We are preparing (clearing up) the Robin Hanger to hold the Guild of
Aviation artists exhibition in about 6 weeks time (I think) nothing
has been got rid of just Covered over & stacked to give us more room. Husky is still there so is the Vampire nose. It does mean the Harrier spends a time outside in the open which allows for better photo access of course, & I plan is to put the MIG under cover for the winter when the exhibition is finished."

Hope that helps.

Steve

[kit]

Steve,

Well done, that's good news.

I saw a Huskie do it's 'fire drop' thing at an Armed Forces Day at Heyford once, the only time I've ever seen one fly, and it was a wierd experience.

Trying NOT to watch the rotors to see if they'd hit each other was a full time job!

[Tom Clayton]

The Huskie is hard to mistake:
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsh ... asp?id=306

The company is still producing the same unusual rotor style in the KMax:
http://www.kamanaero.com/helicopters/kmax.html

[jamesstables]

Midland air museum also have the sole surviving Flettner 282 'Kolibri', that was the 'original' intermeshing rotor helicopter used by the Germans in small numbers.