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AeroVenture, Dakota Way tel 01302 761616 |
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2011 Events at AeroVenture
| 26th & 27th March | Open Cockpit DayA selection of cockpits not normally open to the public will be available to view with volunteers in attendance to explain the role of the aircraft in question. |
| 15th May | 999 Open DayOpen Day of Emergency Vehicles and related exhibits demonstrations by SY Fire Service (subject to operational availability) Trade Stands and Refreshments. |
| 5th June | Classic Motorcycle ShowA meeting and display of Classic Motorcyles organised by Doncaster and District MCC. |
| 11th & 12th June | Model Boat ShowA two day family and enthusiasts event of Radio Control model boats with pool for demonstrations together with a large number of exhibitors, many trade stands selling kits and equipment. |
| 25th June | Backlot Tour and Storage Areas DayA special day when some of the museums storage and archives are open to the public during a day of guided tours. Times TBA on the day. |
| 17th July | Helicopter Preservation DayAn open Day held by The Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group with behind the scenes access to restoration projects. Visiting helicopters may call in subject to availability. |
| 13th & 14th August | Cold War FestNEW : A two day event with Re-enactment groups depicting the opposing Cold War forces of the Warsaw Pact and NATO forces. A large collection of military vehicles from the period plus equipment and (deactivated) weapons will be on view. Click to download display application form |
| 26th to 29th August | SAMA 82 Camping WeekendSAMA 82 Camping weekend (the South Atlantic Medal Association represents veterans from the 1982 Falklands War, during the weekend our full Falklands collection will be on display including restored helicopters and aeroplanes involved in the war.We are also displaying our collection of parts recovered from Falklands aircraft crash sites from our 2007 and 2009 expeditions to the islands) Veterans and public alike are welcome. For more about the 2009 SAMA 82 weekend click 2009 Weekend For more information about SAMA 82 click www.sama82.org.uk |
| 8th & 9th September | HLF Heritage Open DayWe once again join with English Heritage for the National Heritage Open Days event with a free entry day for all to the museum displays. Guided tours subject to staffing availability |
| 11th September | Jeep and CheerfulA great day celebrating the famous WW2 Jeep in both its original military and later civilian forms. This display intends to illustrate the history of this iconic vehicle in peace and war. |
| 8th & 9th October | Open Cockpit DaysSelection of the museums cockpits normally not open to the public are available to view with volunteers in attendance. |
| 30th October | Military & Radio Electro JumbleThe Military Radio Equipment jumble sale for IET Members and the General Public. With The Sixth, Annual, Airborne Radio/Radar Lecture in the afternoon. Free to IET members |
| 13th November | Squadrons Remembrance DayA commemorative wreath laying for Squadrons that flew from RAF Doncaster at the Squadrons memorial wall in the museums hangar. Members of the public are welcome to come and pay their respects |
| Unless otherwise stated admission to the public is at our normal museum rates (ie there is no extra charge for these events) Please call 01302 761616 for the latest information and more details Events may be changed or be cancelled without prior notice Apart from the Heritage Open Day, all events are held on either Saturday or Sunday | |
2010 Events at AeroVenture
| 20th & 21st March | IET Science Week Open Days ContributionNational Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten day programme of science, engineering and technology events. Dr Mike Diprose will be running open days for Science Week 2010 at Doncaster Aeroventure for Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March.Saturday is a Family Day, when parents and grandparents will be encouraged to join in. Sunday will be different, with three lectures being given by Dr Mike Diprose, these will be:-
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| 27th & 28th March | Open Cockpit DayA selection of cockpits not normally open to the public will be available to view with volunteers in attendance to explain the role of the aircraft in question. |
| 16th May | 999 Open DayAn open day of Emergency Vehicles and related exhibits for the museum and private collections plus demonstrations by South Yorkshire Fire Service and South Yorkshire Police Dog Unit (subject to operational availability) amongst others with trade stands and refreshments. |
| 5th & 9th June | 70th anniversary for the Museum's Buildings, 271 Squadron reforming at Doncaster and 616 South Yorkshire Squadron70th anniversary for the Museum buildings and site constructed in 1940. This event also celebrates the contributions made by the Doncaster based 271 Squadron RAF and 616 Squadron, South Yorkshire's own Royal Auxilliary Air Force squadron, to the Battle of France, the Dunkirk evacuation and the Battle of Britain. There will be guided tours at 11:00am and 2:00pm with a narrative to accompany the displays. |
| 26th June | Backlot Tour and Storage Areas DayA special day when some of the museum's storage and archives are open to the public during a day of guided tours. Times will be announced on the day. |
| 19th & 20th June | Model Boat ShowA two day family and enthusiasts event of Radio Control model boats with a pool for demonstrations together with a large number of exhibitors and amazingly detailed models of all types of ships and boats. Also many trade stands selling kits and equipment for all model boat enthusiasts. |
| 18th July | Helicopter Preservation DayAn open day held by The Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group with behind the scenes access to restoration projects. Visiting helicopters may call in subject to availability. |
| 28th & 29th August | SAMA 82 Camping WeekendSAMA82 Camping weekend (the South Atlantic Medal Association represents veterans from the 1982 Falklands War, during the weekend our full Falklands collection will be on display including restored helicopters and aeroplanes involved in the war. We are also displaying our collection of parts recovered from Falklands aircraft crash sites from our 2007 and 2009 expeditions to the islands) |
| 5th September | Jeep and CheerfulA day to celebrate the famous Jeep in its original military and later civilian forms. This display intends to illustrate the history of this iconic vehicle in peace and war. |
| 11th September | HLF Heritage Open DayWe once again join with English Heritage for the National Heritage Open Days event with a free entry day for all to the museum display's. A guided tour of the museum will take place at 11:00am and 2:00pm. |
| 18th & 19th September | 1910 Doncaster Aviation CentenaryThe 100th anniversary of the 1910 air show being the second held at Doncaster Racecourse following the success of the previous years first air display in Britain in 1909 at Doncaster. Our 1909 Bleriot XI aeroplane replica is featured and there are guided tours at 11:00am and 2:00pm with a narrative to accompany the displays. |
| 9th & 10th October | Open Cockpit DaysA selection of cockpits not normally open to the public will be available to view with volunteers in attendance to explain the role of the aircraft in question. |
| 17th October | Sandtoft Vintage Bus and Vehicle RallyThe vehicle rally starts at the museum, see Sandtoft Trolley Bus Museum website for further details. |
| 24th October | Military & Radio Electro JumbleMilitary Radio Equipment jumble sale for IET Members and the General Public. Equipment will from the 1940's and other periods plus books and manuals plus a video lecture will be held in the afternoon "The Sixth, Annual, Airborne Radio/Radar Lecture for 2010". Free to IET members. |
| 14th November | 616 Squadron Rememberance ServiceA commemorative wreath laying at the Squadrons memorial wall in the hangar by squadron veterans. Members of the public are welcome to come and pay their respects. |
| Unless otherwise stated admission to the public is at our normal museum rates (ie there is no extra charge for these events) Please call 01302 761616 for the latest information and more details Events may be changed or be cancelled without prior notice All events are held on either Saturday or Sunday | |
2009 Events at AeroVenture
| 29th Mar | Open Cockpit Day |
| 16th/17th May | Canberra First Flight 60th Anniversary Weekend |
| 20th Jun | 616 Sqn Book Launch (Provisional) |
| 20th/21st Jun | Model Boat Show Weekend |
| 25th Jun | Carbon Footprint Lectures |
| 25th Jul | 100th Anniversary Of Bleriots Flight Over Channel |
| 30th/31st Aug | SAMA82 Camping weekend (the South Atlantic Medal Association represents veterans from the 1982 Falklands War, during the weekend our full Falklands collection will be on display including restored helicopters and aeroplanes involved in the war. We are also displaying our collection of parts recovered from Falklands aircraft crash sites from our 2007 and 2009 expeditions to the islands) |
| 6th Sept | Jeep and Cheerful |
| 12th Sept | English Heritage Open Day |
| 13th Sept | Doncaster Traditional Classic Car Rally |
| 26th Sept | Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group Open Day |
| 4th Oct | Open Cockpit Day |
| 15th/25th Oct | 1909 Doncaster Aviation Centenary Week |
| 18th Oct | Start of Classic Vehicle Run to Trolley Bus Museum |
| 25th Oct | Military, Avionics and Radio Autojumble |
| 8th Nov | 616 (South Yorkshire) RAuxAF Squadron Remembrance Service |
| Please call 01302 761616 for latest information and more details |
| Note: Events can change or be cancelled without prior notice |
2008 Events at AeroVenture
| 30th March | Open Cockpit Day (with access to museum stores) |
| 28th/29th June | Model Boat Show Weekend |
| 27th July | Helicopter Preservation Day |
| 31st August | Jeep and Cheerful' Military Jeep Rally |
| 14th September | Heritage Open Day (Guided Tours) |
| 21st September | Flight Simulator Day Sorry this has been cancelled |
| 28th September | Open Cockpit Day (with access to museum stores) |
| 5th October | Classic Car Show Sorry this will not be taking place this year |
| 26th October | Electrojumble & Autojumble |
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Click here to download our detailed events poster in PDF format, please feel free to print this out and distribute it:- 
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2008 Talks at AeroVenture
| 12th January | Jerry Pook Talk on flying Starfighters & Hunters |
| 8th March | Spitfires over Malta – Talk by Charlie Brown |
| 10th May | Return of the man from Airfix - Trevor Snowden |
| 7th June | Flying The Phantom - The F-4 in RAF Service |
| 19th July | Harriers & Tornadoes - Flying the Fast Jets Talk(sorry this talk has been cancelled) |
| 2nd August | Wg Cdr J.A. 'Robby' Robinson 'Avro One & The V-Force' |
| 13th September | Talk by Hunter Pilot and Modeller Mike McEvoy |
| 18th October | Harriers & Tornadoes - Flying the Fast Jets Talk |
A big thank you to everyone who helped out with our 2006 Events
Here are the 2007 Events as of 3rd February (updated 7th May 2007), some events may
change so please check again nearer the dates given.
2007 Events at AeroVenture
| 18th March | Aircraft Restoration Day |
| 1st April | Heritage Model Show |
| 8th April | Open Cockpit Day |
| 6th May | Aircraft Spotters Day |
| 3rd June | Volunteers Day |
| 14th & 15th July (was 9th & 10th June) | Falklands 25th Anniversary |
| 22nd July | YHPG - At Home Day |
| 12th August | AeroVenture ModelFest |
| 9th September | Jeep and Cheerful' Military Jeep Rally |
| 14th October | Sandtoft St Leger Bus Rally |
| 28th October | Military, Avionics and Radio Autojumble |
2006 Events at AeroVenture
| 19th March | Aircraft Restoration Day |
| 1st April | Open Cockpit Day |
| 2nd April | Heritage Aviation Model Show |
| 7th May | Aircraft Spotters Day |
| 18th June | Open Cockpit Day / Classic Motorcycle Rally *BBMF Spitfire Flypast (eta 14:50) |
| 9th July | Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group - At Home Day *BBMF Spitfire Flypast (eta 14:45) |
| 23rd July | Cockpit Collectors Day |
| 12/13th August | AeroVenture ModelFest |
| 3rd September | Flight Simulator Day *BBMF Lancaster Flypast (eta 15:20) |
| 24th September | Classic Wings & Wheels Vehicle Gathering *BBMF Dakota Flypast eta 14:15, crewed by Mike Leckey, Jim Crawley, Steve Duncan and Jack Hawkins |
| 29th October | Military, Avionics and Radio Autojumble |
All events and displays are subject to change without notice, if you wish to see something
specific please check our website or phone for updated information before travelling.
*Flypasts are subject to weather and aircraft
serviceability and may be cancelled at any time
| Unless other credit given photographs on this site are copyright Jim Keable 2002-2010 |