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Benedetta Willis of Bembridge was one of the first five ex-ATA women pilots who their full RAF Wings in the 1950s. A documentary is planned to highlight this fantastic achievement.
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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Over 400 men who called the Isle of Wight home and served in the air forces during the first World War have been identified by Wight Aviation Museum. Isle of Wight; casualties ranged from age 18 to 47 years old, coming from all Island communities.
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The Awards Evening celebrated the creativity and achievements of a group of young people who came together creating a number of video programmes for the museum's schools and education project
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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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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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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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State-of-the-art living museum and family science centre envisioned by parliamentary candidate to inspire Islanders
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Wight Aviation Museum reopens, offering a rich journey through local flight history
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Thoughts go out to Mary's family and friends at this very sad time. She was an inspiration to many and her legacy will continue as her memory lives on.
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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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There will be reports on both ITV's Meridian News and BBC South Today. Tune in to see the Black Arrow celebrations
