{"id":3982,"date":"2016-03-16T22:44:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T20:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=3982"},"modified":"2025-03-29T23:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T21:08:48","slug":"sywell-aviation-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/sywell-aviation-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Sywell Aviation Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sywell Aviation Museum<\/strong>, located at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, England, is a charming and informative museum, focuses on local aviation history, particularly during <strong>World War II<\/strong> and the development of <strong>Sywell Aerodrome<\/strong> itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sywell Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Sywell Aerodrome<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Sywell, Northants NN6 0BN <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Northampton <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@sywellaerodrome.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sywellaviationmuseum@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+44 7968 061708<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easter until the end of September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>weekends and bank holidays<\/strong> 10:30 &#8211; 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June until the end of October they are also open on<strong> Tuesdays and Wednesdays from <\/strong>12:00 -16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SywellAviationMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d214684.91429362635!2d-0.9796865582179906!3d52.30204024547916!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x48770a710f28541d%3A0xc5b680ab20c3e396!2sSywell+Aviation+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1458161033439\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-Q-RAF-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Hawker Hunter F.2 WN904\/Q RAF\" class=\"wp-image-31455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-Q-RAF-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-Q-RAF-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-Q-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-Q-RAF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-Q-RAF-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hawker Hunter F.2 WN904\/Q RAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td> <p>XD599\/A<\/p> <p>WG419<\/p> <p>WH887\/847<\/p> <p>G-RAVL<\/p> <p>WN904<\/p>  <p>KF532<\/p>  <p>WZ820<\/p> <\/td><td><p>de Havilland Vampire T.11 (cockpit)<\/p> <p>de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 (cockpit)<\/p> <p>English Electric Canberra TT.18 (cockpit)<\/p> <p>Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream 1<\/p> <p>Hawker Hunter F.2<\/p> <p>North American Harvard IIB (fuselage)<\/p> <p>Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1*<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>not sure the Grasshopper is in the collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exhibits and Highlights:1. World War II History:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>RAF Sywell:<\/strong> The museum emphasizes Sywell Aerodrome&#8217;s role during WWII as a training ground and maintenance base. <strong>Aircraft and Artifacts:<\/strong> Displays include wartime memorabilia, uniforms, equipment, and model aircraft.<\/li><\/ul><strong>2. Aircraft Displays:<\/strong><ul><li>Several restored aircraft and cockpits, such as:<ul><li><strong>Hawker Hunter F.2 <\/strong>RAF and<strong> Jetstream 1 <\/strong>former Cranfield College of Aeronautics<strong>.<\/strong> Aircraft components from crashed or salvaged planes, often tied to compelling stories.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><strong>3. Home Front and Military History:<\/strong><ul><li>Focuses on life in Britain during wartime, including:<ul><li>Local civilian contributions to the war effort. Evocative displays about air raids and civil defense.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><strong>4. Post-War Aviation:<\/strong><ul><li>Displays explore the post-war aviation industry and Sywell Aerodrome\u2019s transformation into a modern airfield.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Special Features:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Interactive Exhibits:<\/strong> Visitors can explore cockpits and handle some objects. <strong>Storytelling:<\/strong> Personal accounts of pilots, engineers, and locals involved in aviation during significant historical periods.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Visitor Information:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Opening Times:<\/strong> Open on weekends and bank holidays, typically from spring to autumn. It is best to check the museum&#8217;s official website or contact them directly for exact timings.<strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free, but donations are welcomed to support the museum\u2019s operations.<strong>Facilities:<\/strong><ul><li>Located near Sywell Aerodrome\u2019s amenities, including a caf\u00e9 and parking.The aerodrome itself is a historic site, with a 1930s Art Deco-style control tower and hangars still in use.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><strong>Events and Activities:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Air Shows and Fly-Ins:<\/strong> The museum participates in and sometimes hosts events featuring vintage and modern aircraft. <strong>Educational Visits:<\/strong> Aimed at schools and groups interested in aviation history.<\/li><\/ul>The Sywell Aviation Museum is an excellent stop for aviation enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sywell-Aviation-Museum-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Sywell Aviation Museum\" class=\"wp-image-31461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sywell-Aviation-Museum-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sywell-Aviation-Museum-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sywell-Aviation-Museum-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sywell-Aviation-Museum-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sywell-Aviation-Museum-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sywell Aviation Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-S-RAF-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Hawker Hunter F.2 WN904\/S RAF\" class=\"wp-image-31457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-S-RAF-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-S-RAF-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-S-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-S-RAF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hawker-Hunter-F.2-WN904-S-RAF-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hawker Hunter F.2 WN904\/S RAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Handley-Page-HP-137-Jetstream-1-G-RAVL-Cranfield-College-of-Aeronautics-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream 1 G-RAVL Cranfield College of Aeronautics\" class=\"wp-image-31458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Handley-Page-HP-137-Jetstream-1-G-RAVL-Cranfield-College-of-Aeronautics-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Handley-Page-HP-137-Jetstream-1-G-RAVL-Cranfield-College-of-Aeronautics-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Handley-Page-HP-137-Jetstream-1-G-RAVL-Cranfield-College-of-Aeronautics-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Handley-Page-HP-137-Jetstream-1-G-RAVL-Cranfield-College-of-Aeronautics-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Handley-Page-HP-137-Jetstream-1-G-RAVL-Cranfield-College-of-Aeronautics-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream 1 G-RAVL Cranfield College of Aeronautics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Canada-Chipmunk-T.10-cockpit-WG419-RAF-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 (cockpit) WG419 RAF\" class=\"wp-image-31459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Canada-Chipmunk-T.10-cockpit-WG419-RAF-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Canada-Chipmunk-T.10-cockpit-WG419-RAF-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Canada-Chipmunk-T.10-cockpit-WG419-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Canada-Chipmunk-T.10-cockpit-WG419-RAF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Canada-Chipmunk-T.10-cockpit-WG419-RAF-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">de Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 (cockpit) WG419 RAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-cockpit-XD599-A-RAF-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland Vampire T.11 (cockpit) XD599\/A RAF\" class=\"wp-image-31460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-cockpit-XD599-A-RAF-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-cockpit-XD599-A-RAF-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-cockpit-XD599-A-RAF-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-cockpit-XD599-A-RAF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-cockpit-XD599-A-RAF-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">de Havilland Vampire T.11 (cockpit) XD599\/A RAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/305th-Bombardement-Group-H-Memorial-Association-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"305th Bombardement Group H Memorial Association\" class=\"wp-image-31462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/305th-Bombardement-Group-H-Memorial-Association-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/305th-Bombardement-Group-H-Memorial-Association-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/305th-Bombardement-Group-H-Memorial-Association-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/305th-Bombardement-Group-H-Memorial-Association-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/305th-Bombardement-Group-H-Memorial-Association-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">305th Bombardement Group H Memorial Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>305th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Memorial Association<\/strong> is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the 305th Bombardment Group, known as the &#8220;Can Do&#8221; group, which served during World War II. This group completed 480 missions, flying B-17 &#8220;Flying Fortresses,&#8221; and suffered significant losses, including 158 aircraft and 769 personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio-728x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Avro Lancaster radio\" class=\"wp-image-31463\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Avro-Lancaster-radio.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avro Lancaster radio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1-728x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Danube Mk.1 Atom Bomb Practice Mule RAF 1950s\" class=\"wp-image-31464\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blue-Danube-Mk.1.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue Danube Mk.1 Atom Bomb Practice Mule RAF 1950s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner-728x1092.jpg\" alt=\"Gunner\" class=\"wp-image-31465\" style=\"width:490px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner-728x1092.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gunner.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gunner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Link Trainer\" class=\"wp-image-31466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Link Trainer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Link Trainer\" class=\"wp-image-31467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Link-Trainer-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Link Trainer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mechanic-Weapons-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanic Weapons\" class=\"wp-image-31468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mechanic-Weapons-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mechanic-Weapons-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mechanic-Weapons-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mechanic-Weapons-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mechanic-Weapons-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mechanic Weapons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missiles-and-bombs-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Missiles and bombs\" class=\"wp-image-31469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missiles-and-bombs-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missiles-and-bombs-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missiles-and-bombs-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missiles-and-bombs-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Missiles-and-bombs-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Missiles and bombs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operational aircraft at Sywell Aerodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Commonwealth-Aircraft-Corporation-CAC-CA-18-Mk.21-Mustang-G-JERK-44-15152-QI-T-361st-FS-356th-FG-USAAF-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) CA-18 Mk.21 Mustang (G-JERK) 44-15152\/QI-T 361st FS\/356th FG USAAF\" class=\"wp-image-31470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Commonwealth-Aircraft-Corporation-CAC-CA-18-Mk.21-Mustang-G-JERK-44-15152-QI-T-361st-FS-356th-FG-USAAF-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Commonwealth-Aircraft-Corporation-CAC-CA-18-Mk.21-Mustang-G-JERK-44-15152-QI-T-361st-FS-356th-FG-USAAF-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Commonwealth-Aircraft-Corporation-CAC-CA-18-Mk.21-Mustang-G-JERK-44-15152-QI-T-361st-FS-356th-FG-USAAF-240x160.jpg 240w, 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