Wanna sit in an Albatros and go 'dagga dagga dagga' ?

[Guntruck]

The RAF Museum in London is holding an event on the evening of 26th March. It consists of a talk on the creation of the RAF, a chance to handle various items of equipment and....fanfare... a chance to sit in their Albatros reproduction. I have been reliably informed (ahem) that I shall NOT be taking my flying helmet and goggles with me

https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/...-machines-2020

Sad note, the last time I was at the museum was to meet Harry (Matt)

[Hedeby]

You should totally try and sit in the albatross... you have to take helmet and goggles

[Flying Helmut]

Oh, yes!

Less than 10 miles from my house, and on an evening when I'm not working!

Details say the cockpit can be viewed, but not touched or sat in - just as well; even if I ever managed to fit in, I'd never be able to get back out!

[Guntruck]

Hmm...... before they tarted up (sorry, I mean upgraded) the WW1 Hangar the Albatros was sitting there without barriers around it, and you could fondle it to your hearts content. Now they want to charge a fiver to do this?

[BobP]

Sad memory but you have to remember the good time. He is still here with us.

[Hedeby]

Also met Matt at Hendon on that day. It was a great day out. I have very fond memories of the day.

[Flying Helmut]

Event now cancelled

The Museum is now closed until at least May 1st.

https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/...-machines-2020

[Guntruck]

Yeah, got an email 5 days ago. Imperial War Museum has closed all of its sites as well.

[Hedeby]

Regrettable but understandable

[camel crew]

£5 for a fondle, sounds nice to me