The Mirth Main Event for May was a trip to the above museum, located near Baginton, just outside Coventry.
After a very convivial lunch at the Baginton Oak nearby, some twenty Mirthers enjoyed a tour of the museum, with its extensive collection of aircraft, engines, artifacts and memorabilia. Our two tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, fielding a wide range of questions.
Many of the group were sufficiently intrepid to brave the difficult climb into the cramped cockpit of the mighty Vulcan bomber, to learn about its role in the Cold War and to learn about its systems and equipment, even where you stored your hot drinks!
The Museum highlights the many links with local industry, and several members of Mirth had connections to the aircraft industry during their own working careers.
There was so much to see and learn about, that several of the attendees were still looking around at closing time. We even learnt what a “Jesus Nut” is!”
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