On 10th June 2026 David Barge was presented with a medal for being a Probus Member for 15 years having first joined Probus on 8th June 2011
On 28 th April 2026 our social secretary arranged a visit to The Bristol Aerospace Museum situated on the old Filton aerodrome where the British Concordes were built at the old BAC factory.
I had the pleasure of flying Bulldogs and Chipmunks with the Bristol University Air Squadron from the airfield. I barely recognised since it had closed as an airfield due to the redevelopment.
It was my first time at the museum, a bit slack considering my interest in aviation, but there were six aircraft there that I had not seen before.
The group found the museum interesting.
What helped was the pleasant café/restaurant.
A good day was had by all and a big thank you to Ginny our president and John our treasurer for overcoming the problems with trying to book the trip and overcoming poor booking system for group visits.
Allan Mounce
Aircraft seen at the museum. BAPC stands for British Aircraft Preservation Council
Registration
9048
BAPC.386
BAPC.387
BAPC.392
BAPC.463
BAPC.545
BAPC.38
BAPC.87
G-ALBN
G-ALRX
G-BOAF
XL824
ZD610
ZK-EPG
Aircraft Type
Fairchild Bolingbroke Mk.IV
Reproduction F.2B Fighter Replica
Reproduction F.2B Fighter Replica
AVRO 146 RJX100
Bristol Beaufighter IIF
BAE Systems Demon UAV
Reproduction Scout Static Replica
Reproduction Babe Static Replica
Bristol 173 Srs.1
Bristol Britannia 101
Aerospatiale/BAC Concorde 102
Bristol Sycamore HR.14
British Aerospace Sea Harrier FA.2
Bristol Freighter Mk.31M
President Ginny Hearn and Member Peter Shaw wishing Vera Palmer a Happy 100th Birthday on Friday 13th March 2026
President Ginny Hearn presenting a cheque to Friends of Somerset Young Carers
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- The picture shows David Barge the president elect for East Quantocks Probus Club and his wife Jenny who are both volunteers on the West Somerset Railway at Minehead station next to the Flying Scotsman.
