12.30-ish:
This is the face of somebody who's made the mistake of using SATNAV to get here.
It sent us all over the place. Presumably to avoid driving through Wolverhampton.
Something we did not ask it to do.
We like Wolverhampton!
This is the face of somebody who has come up with the splendid idea of a shared jam scone as a means of forgetting the traumas of using SATNAV to get here.
Hawker Hurricane.
I made this in Airfix when I was a lad, says David to Vicky.
Supermarine Spitfire.
I made this in Airfix when I was a lad, says David to Vicky.
Focke-Wulf.
I made this in Airfix when I was a lad, says David to Vicky.
De Havilland Mosquito.
I made this in Airfix when I was a lad, says David to Vicky.
Centurion tank.
More memories. This time of my 4th Christmas. One of my earliest memories. For my 4th Birthday I got a Dinky Car Transporter.
For my 4th Christmas I got a tank transporter and a Centurion tank to go with it.
What was it about my parents and transporters?
Dunno, but they were great presents 'cos I've never forgotten them!
Having looked at the Centurion tank a bit closer I think it's a more modern version than the one I got as a Christmas present. But, hey, the name's the same.
Memories of many hours spent in Airport Departure Lounges over the years?
These spartan chairs are much more comfy tho' and there's space between them.
5 olde-fellas wot lived through The Cold War years.
2:30pm-ish:
Back in The Visitor Centre for some refreshment before taking a gander at the final hangar.
I take a photo of Vicky whilst waiting for the arrival of a 'Home-made Sausage Roll' which is, unfortunately, just out of shot.
A shame 'cos it was surprisingly good and I would unreservedly recommend one to anybody visiting The Museum and needing a pick-me-up. Scrummy.
Overseas visiting Cadets rest and check their gadgets outside The Visitor Centre whilst enjoying
a lovely summer's day just outside Wolverhampton.
6 into 1 exhaust system.
De Havilland Comet.
Note Vicky has moved out of earshot so she doesn't have to listen to David telling her that he made this one in Airfix when he was a lad. Bit harsh.
A Spitfire with a difference.
This is a 1:1 Airfix model wot James May made for that TV programme a while ago……….
…………and here's the Man himself.
He's looking a bit pale.
I know, I'll tell him to nip up to The Visitor Centre and get himself a Home Made Sausage Roll.
That'll perk him up.
It's 3:35 now and time to get going to beat the Friday afternoon traffic.
We are not going to use the SatNav.
We will simply take the A41 to Wolvo and then the A449 to Worcester.
4:40pm:
Back home safe and sound and about to consume some of my favourite Birthday present
- a chocolate tree.
Everything apart from the glass base-thingy is made of chocolate.
Somebody shut the windows quick! I can't hear myself think for the sound of Food Police sirens.
By the way, without the SATNAV we did the journey 5 minutes quicker.
We live and learn.
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