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[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by Osprey

I hope they bring her up to the surface for a restoration. I remember reading that the wreck was known about for some time and some people have pinched the guns from it - the RAF say it's MoD property and want them back.

I can't imagine them being in any nick good enough to be used, so it's not a security threat, but these kinda folks really grind my gears!

As for the claims of the MoD, LOL! Come on chaps, you find a unique relic in shallow waters and not expect somebody reckless enough not to have a go at it?

Anyway why is it considered MoD property? I don't know much of the UK legislation on the matter.

[Adlerhorst]

I am coming to London on business at the end of May and have about 2 1/2 days available to immerse myself in some BOB History. What are the must-sees in your opinion>? Thanks

[furbs]

Bit of a trip out of London but IWM Duxford is well worth it...

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

[Ze-Jamz]

Originally Posted by furbs

Bit of a trip out of London but IWM Duxford is well worth it...

http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

+1

And Duxford if you dont mind a small bit of travel

[mungee]

Without doubt, the Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge - it's a hidden gem!!
One needs to travel by train to Canterbury & then by bus to Hawkinge - the museum is a relatively short walk from the bus stop in Hawkinge. The museum has a website.

[fruitbat]

if you do make your way to Hawkinge then i suggest you go to Manston as well, great little free museum,





Depending on my work schedule i could meet up and show you around some of the BoB stuff in S.E Kent, i live 2 miles from Manston.

[major_setback]

RAF museum Hendon. A very good museum, I think it's as good as Duxford...and you won't have to travel out of London.
Look at the list of aircraft on display (including a Sunderland and Lancaster):

http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/E...rce_Museum.htm

I'm certain there is a Wellington too, but it's not on the list.

The Battle of Britain exhibition hall is excellent.

[ATAG_Dutch]

If you get the chance to hop on a train to Folkestone/Dover, the BoB memorial at Capel-le Ferne, situated on top of the White cliffs;

http://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/the-memorial/

Also, not everyone's cup of tea, but the RAF's Church of St. Clement Danes in central London.

[pupaxx]

Hendon RAF Museum
Imperial War Museum London
HMS Belfast...sorry seems HMS Belfast is currently closed and will not be reopening until after Easter 2012. But u can take nice pictures cause it is anchored near London Tower Bridge
Churchill War Room
if u have enough time to go near Cambridge u can visit IWM Duxford and the Shuttleworth Collection at the Old Warden airfield (WWI)
This is my favorite tour in England

[jcenzano]

Originally Posted by major_setback

RAF museum Hendon. A very good museum, I think it's as good as Duxford...and you won't have to travel out of London.
Look at the list of aircraft on display (including a Sunderland and Lancaster):

http://www.aviationmuseum.eu/World/E...rce_Museum.htm

I'm certain there is a Wellington too, but it's not on the list.

The Battle of Britain exhibition hall is excellent.

+1

I don´t know the other ones in the UK (i know several across the US, Germany and Spain) but I must tell you that Hendon is indeed an excellent museum.

Worth to be included in your agenda.