With a strong sense of nostalgia visitors to Sandown Airport enjoyed the 1940’s vibes of the Flying Forties weekend.
The well received event, presented jointly by Wight Aviation Museum (WAM) and Vectis 40s Vintage, included vintage and military vehicles, 1940s displays, with costumed “re-enactors” and of course live music with soloists and groups singing the nostalgic tunes of the wartime forties.
Helps us to raise money for our charities brings people to the museum
Sylvia Williams of Vectis 40s Vintage said,
“Vectis 40s Vintage are very pleased that WAM are supporting and hosting our event. We are always pleased to be able to inform and entertain about the 1940s. This event helps us to raise money for our charities and is bringing people to the museum.
“The musical element extended into the evening with a 1940’s dance, with Key Tones, which was held in WAM’s new Hangar Two. There was even an Ale Bar, run by WAM Volunteer Hobbit, which incidentally had an ale named after him Wobbly Hobbit!”
Blake: A fabulous weekend of co-operation
Helen Blake, chair person of WAM summed it up,
“It was a great co-operation between WAM and Vectis 40s Vintage.
“A lot of hard work from the WAM Team and all the Forties vintage participants resulted in a fabulous weekend for many visitors.”
Find out more
Keep an eye on the WAM website Wight Aviation Museum website and the Sandown Airport website for information about other events throughout the summer.
As usual the museum will be open to all visitors on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am to 3pm each day.
For more information email “WAM Opening” to [email protected] or phone or text to 07949 704052 or visit our website.
News shared by Brian on behalf of Wight Aviation Museum. Ed
