Ken Wallis Hall

Lovegrove

Discord

Model No:

n/a

Registration No:

BAPC 306

This small, two seat autogyro was a development machine intended to lead to a full manufacturing line. The project was abandoned due to costs and bureaucratic reasons.

Eurowing

Goldwing

Model No:

EW-91

Registration No:

G-MMWL

The Goldwing was a canard style microlight aircraft. The airframe was withdrawn permenantly from use in 2010 following a crash due to engine failure.

Thunder Balloons

Greenpeace Balloon

Model No:

AX7-65Z

Registration No:

G-BJZC

First flown 14th April 1982. Completed 234 hours of flying before retirement in June 1998. Arrived at the museum in June 2004 on long term loan from the Balloon Presevation Group.

Benson

Gyroglider

Model No:

LHS-1

Registration No:

LHS1

Developed as a Gyrocopter and built from a kit, this example has no engine and was built as a glider to be towed behind a car.

Boulton and Paul

P.6

Model No:

P6

Registration No:

X25/K-124/ G-EAPD/ BAPC 274

This static reproduction of the B&P P.6 experimental biplane was built by members of the Boulton Paul Association of Wolverhampton to mark the earlier origins of the company. It was the centre-piece attraction of the Smiths Actuation Systems' exhibition stand at the 2003 Paris Air Show.

Lovegrove

Sheffy

Model No:

n/a

Registration No:

G-CDFW

The Sheffy was designed and built by Peter Lovegrove in 1996/7. It incorporated stainless steel in its manufacture and the name 'Sheffy' pays tribute to Sheffield, the source of the stainless steel. Peter donated the autogyro to the museum on his retirement and closure of his company in 2010.

Boeing

Stearman

Model No:

PT-27 KAYDET

Registration No:

42-15662/RAF-RCAF FJ801

Composite, fuselage frame of FJ801 plus components from other Stearman

Skycraft/Flylite

Super Scout

Model No:

250

Registration No:

G-MBUD

The Super Scout 250 was an Australian designed microlight. It was offered for sale in the UK from the late 1970s at a price of £2,995 (plus VAT).

Beagle

Terrier

ex AUSTER AOP.6/ T.10

Model No:

T10

Registration No:

VX123/ G-ARLP

Originally built as an Auster AOP.6 (VX123). Following it's sale by the MOD in 1961 it was converted by the manufacturer into a Beagle Terrier T.10 (G-ARLP)