Brooklands Wellington

[Boy_From_Brazil]

After reading a thread on the Military forum, my curiosity got aroused about the status of the rebuild of the Wellington at Brooklands.

I last saw it about 5 or 6 years ago and it had a very long way to go. The enthusiasm of the restoration team was incredible, with some high quality work taking place.

Can anyone give an update?

Thanks
BFB

[BeauMan]

I believe the retoration has been completed now, but surely someone else far more knowledgeable than me (JDK...?) can elaborate further.

The image shown here... http://www.users.myisp.co.uk/~climengs/brooklands/brook_05.htm shows the Wellington on it's legs, having been restored to full original spec in places, and preserved in 'as found' condition in others.

Note to self - go and visit Brooklands this year...

[Boy_From_Brazil]

BeauMan

Thanks for the link. I did look on the Brooklands website but I didnt find very much on the project. It seems to have come a long way.

I was interested to see that the Link trainer donated by Esher Air Cadets is also being made operational again. My son had a few lessons in that particular trainer, he is now flying C17s in the RAF!! I also remember the RAF guys in the NBC suits arriving to strip out the old instruments that were painted with radioactive luminescent paint.

BFB

[Duxford_Eagles]

BFB, I'm planning to visit Brooklands in the near future, I'll post some photos on here when I've been.

Rob

[Boy_From_Brazil]

DE

Thanks I would really appreciate it. Perhaps you can also take one of the Link Trainer!

BFB