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| If you are a dedicated
individual with a keen interest in history
and aviation and if you can spare some of
your time to volunteer at the weekends or
evenings then please take a few moments and
complete our enquiry form Click
here> |
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| We currently have a team
of around 7-8 volunteers each having his or
hers own particular skills or roles which
are essential to the development of the museum.
We meet once a month in the evening to discuss
ideas and also how to implement them. We encourage
ideas (especially if you can carry these ideas
out to completion). Many of our volunteers have completed various BAPC Courses and have learned new skills. |
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| To learn more about
the museum and it's past achievements and
future goals Click
here> |
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A museum volunteer greasing up a prop shaft - smiling as someone makes a smart comment!
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| We currently have
the following projects and roles: |
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| RESEARCH: |
Requirements: Own transport is vital,
we currently have a small team of volunteers
who are carrying out research on behalf of
the museum at the Public Records
Office at Kew. If you would like to help out
please get in touch. |
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| PRESERVATION: |
| Requirements: You will need a lot
of patience, this position involves the cleaning
and preservation of World War Two artefacts
for display in the museum. The Museum can
provide you with the basics and there is normally
someone on hand to offer advice or answer
any questions. |
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| ENGINEERING: |
Requirements: We currently have several
projects in the pipeline including airframes
and several aero engines. We are currently
looking for someone who has an engineering
background and has the knowledge on using
a Lathe or Milling Machine. If you are from
an engineering background, retired or have
a bit of spare
time then you can greatly assist the museum. |
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| SHEET METAL: |
| Requirements: We are currently looking
for experienced sheet metal workers. The museum
has a fully equipped work shop which enjoys
views of the runway. We currently have several
projects in the pipeline including repairs
on De Havilland Devon, Fairchild C-119 Cockpit
Section and a C-47 Dakota Fuselage. |
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| MARKETING: |
| Requirements: This
role would involve you promoting the museum
and its open days. Whether it is leaflet distributing
or writing articles for the local press, or
perhaps seeking sponsership or even using
your own inituive in promoting and organising
museum open days. |
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| Museum Attendance |
| Requirements: To help attend and monitor
displays and chat to the general public. Each
display has all the history and information
associated to that particular item but it
is sometimes nice to point out items of particular
interest to visitors to the museum. |
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| PROJECTS..... |
- People experienced in sheet metal and/or solid riveting
- Precision engineers (to make up tools etc.)
- Restoration/preservation
of Aero engines including Junkers Jumo 211 and Rolls Royce Merlin
- Attending public
open days
- Preservation/cleaning
of aviation artefacts
- Enhancing displays,
coming up with ideas and implementing
them to encourage public interaction (for
example, introducing a kids work sheet
activity)
- Electrician to
improve and create better lighting for
important display areas
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