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OPEN COCKPIT DAY

Why not come and take a look inside all those aircraft that you see either flying around or static at AIRBASE. On Saturday 28^th January AIRBASE will be hosting an Open Cockpit day and also offering flights in the Rapide, Prentice and Chipmunk.

Gates open at 10:00 and close at 16:00. If you wish to book your flight click here.

METEOR T7 AIR SHOW DEBUT

T7 Duxford Display

T7 Duxford Flight Line

Photos Copyright Tim Badham

28th October

METEOR T7 TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE AT NEW HOME

Tuesday 5th July saw the Meteor T7 come home to Coventry. The aircraft departed Kemble at 11:50 and touched down at Coventry at 12:15. The arrival was not uneventful as the aircraft was met by the Airport Fire Service. On arrival smoke was seen to be coming from one of the engines and ATC dispatched the Fire Crew as a precaution.

The aircraft is tucked away in Hangar 7 where she can be viewed by the public until Thursday 14th July, when she flies to RIAT for a static display and onward to the paint shop after that.

Meteor T7

photo courtesy of Terry Lee

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METEOR T7 TO COME HOME

On Tuesday 5th July, the Meteor T7 is due to arrive at it's new home at AIRBASE, Coventry. The final part of the Air Test will be carried out en-route from Kemble and hopefully the aircarft will arrive at Coventry between 11:00 - 12:00. AIRBASE will be open to the public for this event.

Some Interesting Visitors to AIRBASE

AIRBASE is expecting some interesting visitors on Sunday 26th June. Flying in will be a Civillian Coupe, Curtiss Wright Travelair, Miles Messenger, Piper and Bolkow Monsun.

First Loop the Loop Flight

Despite a few initial problems with weather over the last few weeks, we flew our first passenger in the Chipmunk for a Loop the Loop flight.

First Loop

Flights can be booked via “Book your Flight” page, or by calling us on 024 7688 2616.

Sunday 15th May 2011

DC Diner Opens

The Easter weekend not only saw the reopening of arefurbished AIRBASE, but also of the DC-6 Diner. The DC-6 Diner has been in progress for the last 12 months and was showed off the the visiting press on Good Friday.

DC6 Diner

Photo Courtesy of Tim Badham

If you would like to come along and visit the DC-6 Diner, it is open as follows:

Monday 18:00 - 21:00

Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00

Wednesday 12:00 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 21:00

Thursday 12:00 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 21:00

Friday 12:00 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 21:00

Saturday 12:00 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 21:00

Sunday 13:00 – 20:00

The Bar is Open from Midday to Midnight every day

To make a booking or for further information please call the DC-6 Diner on 024 7688 2604.

AIRBASE NEEDS YOU

AIRBASE is due to reopen at Easter (Friday 22nd April) and we need your help.

If you want to be one of the people who help us run the centre by either assisting in the hangar during the week, or helping out in the shop or giving a guided tour, then please get in touch. We have a great team of people who give up their time to help us out, but we always need more. In return for your time, you get to work close to these wonderful aircraft and perhaps even get to fly in one or two.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our valued Ground Support Team please give us a call on 024 7688 2616 or email on info@classicflight.com

Monday 21st March 2011

AIRBASE's NEWEST AIRCRAFT

Yesterday saw the arrival of AIRBASE's newest addition, a Chrislea CH3 Super Ace Series 2. Pictured here with Martin Slater, who flew the aircraft from Dunsfold Airfield to Coventry.

Chrislea 1