‘Carpetbagger’ Aviation Museum
Key Facts
| Location: | Harrington, Northants. |
| SatNav: | NN6 9PF |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 1 |
What’s Here
The museum is located at the former USAAF Station 179, home of the 492nd and 801st Bomb Groups, USAAF, which were tasked with dropping Secret Agents and supplies into enemy territory in World War Two. The main part of the museum is housed in the former group operations block, and includes a wide range of exhibits devoted to the history of the air base and of Northamptonshire in tbe war. The adjacent former paymaster’s building houses the Museum of the Northamptonshire Aviation Society.
Directions
On the minor road south out of Harrington village, towards Lamport, turn right after the A14 underpass and follow the brown signs. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Weekends and Bank Holidays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Easter to the end of October.
Admission:
See official site for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop, Access for the disabled.
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-APWK | Westland Widgeon | G-APWK | Cockpit | Displayed |
More Information
‘Carpetbagger’ Aviation Museum, Sunnyvale Farm Nursery, off Lamport Road, Harrington, Northampton, NN6 9PF. Tel: 01604 686608. Website: Carpetbagger Aviation Museum
Tags: Carpetbagger, Harrington, Museum, Northamptonshire
Main, Museums | admin | Posted 
24 March 2010 4:40 pm | Last Updated 5 August 2010 8:08 pm |
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