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With nearly 1,000 visitors over the weekend, this event organised by Wight Aviation Museum and Vectis 40s, provided a great 1940's showcase
Wight Aviation Museum
The Wight Aviation Museum (WAM) is currently based in a hangar at Sandown Airport, and when it opens to the public will showcase the Isle of Wight’s rich aviation history through the people that made it happen, together with relevant artefacts.
Below are some of the articles which mention the Wight Aviation Museum.
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You can buy your copy of the latest Papa Owl book written by Michael Lilley and illustrated by Helen Stiles, whilst taking part in a rocket-making activity at the Youth Zone of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival.
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The Scottish Aviation Beagle Bulldog 120 G-CCOA has become the first exhibit at the new Wight Aviation Museum, opening this summer at Sandown Airport. Find out how to share your aviation memorabilia.
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Your help is needed to secure this icon of engineering excellence for British aviation heritage and bring the original Cushioncraft CC7 back to the Isle of Wight.
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Book your tickets now for the very first Papa Owl Annual Dinner, which celebrates the pioneering career of Geoff Lilley and encourages young people to be the inventors and innovators of the future.
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Celebrate at the Wight Aviation Museum this weekend this incredible innovation, designed and built on the Isle of Wight in the 1950s
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Skeeter Helicopter, a piece of Isle's rich aviation past, unveiled at Wight Aviation Museum
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The Wight Aviation Museum were not alone in sustaining damage due to Storm Eunice, but prompt action by volunteers helped avert further disaster
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Get ready to discover the fascinating history of aviation and real-life stories at the Wight Aviation Museum's 2023 Season Opening, featuring new displays and a virtual flight simulator
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The Papa Owl Annual Awards celebrate invention, creativity and skill development and the recognition of creative thought and fighting against the odds of life to achieve extraordinary things on the Island.
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This free event taking place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday features lots to see and do with the family.
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Aviation heritage celebrated; High Sheriff visits Wight Aviation Museum's historic displays
