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Posted on Tuesday 1st November
The award-winning Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the RAF Museum Cosford will be holding an Open Week from 14-19 November. Admission will be free and a range of aircraft and other artefacts currently undergoing restoration will be on display daily from 10.15 – 1.00pm.
The Vickers Wellington bomber, the Centre's largest project, will be a highlight of Open Week, during which visitors will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to speak with skilled technicians and apprentices, and view the projects they are currently undertaking.
For further information cotact the RAF Museum Cosford on 01902 376200.
The Vickers Wellington bomber, the Centre's largest project, will be a highlight of Open Week, during which visitors will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to speak with skilled technicians and apprentices, and view the projects they are currently undertaking.
For further information cotact the RAF Museum Cosford on 01902 376200.
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