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French In York Week 17th – 23rd October

by Ian Reed November 2, 2011

At 10:30am on 20th October this year, the inauguration of the French Air Force Memorial took place in York Minster – the 66th anniversary of the French heavy bomber squadrons leaving Elvington to return to liberated France. Over 2500 visitors of all nationalities attended the Minster from Britain, France and other nations including veterans, servicemen and women [...]

Remembrance Ceremonies – 13th November 2011

by Ian Reed October 31, 2011

Sunday 13th November 2011. This year’s Remembrance Ceremonies will take place at the French Air Force Memorial in York Road, Elvington at 11:oo followed by the Allied Air Forces Memorial ceremony at 12:30 at the Yorkshire Air Museum. The well supported ceremony at the French Memorial, Elvington Village, will feature the colourful Parade of Scouts, [...]

York Minster 20th October 2011

by Ian Reed October 23, 2011

Almost 2000 people crowded into York Minster on Thursday 20th October to witness the inauguration of the French Air Force memorial to 346 & 347 Squadrons of RAF Bomber Command, formerly based at RAF Elvington from June 1944 until October 1945. The day represented the 66th anniversary of the two squadrons beginning to return to [...]

“Ferry Pilots Notes” Available Again!

by Ian Richardson October 14, 2011

We are delighted to announce that a limited number of copies of the famous and unique YAM publication “Ferry Pilots Notes” is once more available. It has been a major job to reset the printing plates for this detailed reproduction of the aircraft flying instruction notes that were handed to the Air Transport Auixiliary pilots, as originally [...]

Archbishop of York to Take Flying Seat of Nimrod XV250

by Ian Richardson September 1, 2011

We are indeed honoured that His Grace, The Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu, will lead the Dedication of our Nimrod XV250 in honour and memory of Crew 3 of Nimrod XV230 during the Allied Air Forces Commemoration Day on Sunday 4th September. The occasion marks the 5th Anniversary of the loss of XV230 on [...]

Golden Era Vintage Motorcycle Run for August Bank Holiday!

by Ian Richardson August 15, 2011

The third running of the Golden Era Vintage Motorcycle Run will provide a nostalgic Bank Holiday treat for visitors on Monday 29th August. Some sixty pre 1931 motorcycles will gather at the Museum before departing for a run around the surrounding countryside. They will return at around 12 noon, where they will stand on display [...]

Model Flying Show Treat!

by Ian Richardson August 13, 2011

So far, so good for the first day of the giant model airshow! The weather has held fine and there have been some truly stunning displays of model flying taking place. At some points, there have been a dozen or more models in the air at one time, of a variety of sizes, including a [...]

Visitors Already Using New Bus Service

by Ian Richardson August 3, 2011

The new X44 bus service that now for the first time links the Museum with York Rail Station as well as the City Centre at Merchantgate is already proving a hit with visitors. The daily new service, operated by York Pullman, is being trialled for this peak summer season and will run until September 4th, [...]

Live Nimrod – 14th August

by Ian Reed August 2, 2011

XV250 Nimrod will be going through its regular engine runs and systems checks on Sunday 14th August. The Museum’s Nimrod is kept in tip-top flying condition by a full team of current and recently retired engineers and crew, and part of this programme of maintenance is the regular “Anti-Det” (anti-deterioration) Runs, which test the 4 huge [...]

Aircraft Show at Elvington

by Ian Reed August 2, 2011

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August – Largest show on the modelling circuit this year. Some 200 flyers attending from UK and Europe. Some very large models flying including a Victor, Vulcan and Comet 4, which links nicely to the Nimrod. This will provide some spectacular and highly skilled displays of model flying. Returning to [...]

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