It was great to meet up recently with Alan and colleagues from Hucknall Flight Test Museum.
It is wonderful news that they will be reopening this year after agreeing a lease with Rolls-Royce.
The Grade ll Listed Wing Hangars on the Hucknall site, built in 1944 by Ernest Hives, later Lord Hives; now house documents, artefacts & exhibits, which tell the fascinating story the flight & ground testing performed on a multitude of the most famous Rolls-Royce Piston & Jet aero engines, from 1934 to 1972. Many engines were tested & developed on this historic site, including of course the mighty “Merlin” which powered the RAF to victory in the Battle of Britain in 1940 and proved itself beyond all measure in winning peace in Europe.
Planning permission was granted for a new modular building, now on order, which will house a reception, STEM teaching facilities & hospitality area, as well as a dedicated archive office and toilet block with disabled facilities. The charity is hoping the modular building will be in place by end of March, to be fitted out & be ready for the big day.
You can find out more here: http://huflighttestmuseum.co.uk/visit.html...
You can also donate to help with the costs of the museum.
