Cold War Jet Collection Open Day Bruntingthorpe

Bruntingthorpe Cold War Jets Museum is welcoming visitors to the first collection wide event of 2024.

Following nearly three years of closure to visitors we would like to welcome all of our supporters old and new to be part of this out second Open Day season.

With the move to the new location, situated around the RAF Wattisham Lightning QRA Sheds completed. We are able to host a regular Cold War Jets event, last year proved great for the museum and very successfully completed two full collection days.

Over the course of the event we will be conducting static power demonstrations of

Canberra WT333

Venom 'WR470'

Meteor NF11 WM167

Hunter GA11 WT306

Lightning F6 XR728 or XS904

Jet provost Mk5

Aero L29

Iskra TS -11

Other attractions will include ….

Open cockpits on other aircraft in the collection

Photography opportunities

Collection Merchandise

Hot food and drinks

Under 16s are free with accompanying adults only

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

No dogs etc

Failure to abide by the below T&Cs will require you to leave the event immediately, no refund will be paid.

All directions from event staff will be followed

No Hi visibility clothing (to allow event staff to be easily identified)

No alcohol or drugs

No smoking/ vaping anywhere on site

No anti-social behaviour or harassment

The event staff reserve the right to conduct vehicle/person or bag searches to prevent theft and ensure everyone’s safety

Be respectful to all present at the event, including staff and exhibits on display. Most of them are very old and require a lot of TLC (yes this includes the staff)

Report any security/safety concerns to event staff immediately

While the event team will do all they can to ensure your safety, running jet aircraft are dangerous, you are responsible for your own well-being and safety.

The above T&Cs are to allow use to deliver a safe and enjoyable event for all.