A statue of R. J. Mitchell stands
outside the museum. (photo, Carl Sharples)
Key Facts
| Location: |
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire |
| SatNav: |
ST1 3DW |
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: |
? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: |
1 |
What’s Here
To honour local man R J Mitchell, the designer of the Spitfire, the museum has on display a Castle Bromwich-built Spitfire XVI.
Directions
Signposted to Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, March 1st to October 31st; Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sunday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, November 1st to February 28th.
Admission:
Free.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Access for the disabled.
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| Spitfire engine details. (photo, Carl Sharples) |
The Spitfire is currently being refurbished.
(photo, Carl Sharples) |
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. |
Aircraft Type |
Real Identity |
Condition |
Status |
| RW388 |
Supermarine Spitfire LF.XVI |
RW388 |
Complete |
Displayed |
More Information
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3DW. Tel: 01782 232323, Fax: 01782 232500, e-mail: museums@stoke.gov.uk, Official website
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| Side view of the Spitfire. (photo, Carl Sharples) |
Spitfire front view. (photo, Carl Sharples) |
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| Spitfire career details. (photo, Carl Sharples) |
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Overstrand nose (photo, Kevin Pitt)
Key Facts
| Location: |
Fordhouses, Staffs. |
| SatNav: |
WV9 5EW |
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: |
? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: |
0 |
What’s Here
This museum is dedicated to the historic aircraft manufacturer Boulton Paul, and the aviation heritage of the Wolverhampton area. The exhibits are housed within the former Boulton Paul factory. Although more of a busy workshop than a display museum, the rare exhibits and active and friendly volunteer workers make this low key location well worth a visit.
Directions
Within the Smiths Aerospace complex, in Wobaston Road, on the left hand side, 1.5 miles from the A445 Wolverhampton to Stafford road. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Friday afternoons 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Also open on some Sundays, see official website for details. (Report to security at the main gate to get signed in).
Admission:
See official site for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Tea & Coffee, Small but very relevant stock of books for sale.
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| Balliol T.2 WN149 (photo, Kevin Pitt) |
Defiant I FSM ‘L7005′ (photo, Kevin Pitt) |
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| Defiant I N3378 (photo, Kevin Pitt) |
P.6 FSM ‘X-25′ (photo, Kevin Pitt) |
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. |
Aircraft Type |
Real Identity |
Condition |
Status |
| G-FBPI |
ANEC IV Missel Thrush |
G-FBPI |
Fuselage |
Displayed |
| RA01641 |
Antonov An-2 $$ |
RA01641 |
Complete |
Being Restored |
| VP519 |
Avro Anson C.19/2 |
VP519 |
Cockpit |
Displayed |
| ‘X-25′ |
Boulton Paul P.6 |
- |
FSM |
Displayed |
| WN149 |
Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 |
WN149 |
Fuselage |
Displayed |
| WN534 |
Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 |
WN534 |
Cockpit |
Displayed |
| N3378 |
Boulton Paul Defiant I** |
WN149 |
Fuselage |
Displayed |
| ‘L7005′ |
Boulton Paul Defiant |
- |
FSM |
Displayed |
| - |
Boulton Paul Overstrand |
- |
Nose Reproduction |
Displayed |
| WJ576 |
English Electric Canberra T.17 |
WJ576 |
Nose |
Displayed |
| ET-272 |
Hawker Hunter T.7 |
ET-272 |
Cockpit |
Displayed |
| D-5233 |
Hirth Govier 3 |
D-5233 |
Complete |
Displayed |
| XR662 |
Hunting Jet Provost T.4 |
XR662 |
Complete |
Displayed |
| ‘PD685′ |
Slingsby Cadet TX.1 |
? |
Complete |
Displayed |
| WT877 |
Slingsby T-31B Cadet TX.3 |
WT877 |
Complete |
Displayed |
| XE799 |
Slingsby T-31B Cadet TX.3 |
XE799 |
Complete |
Displayed |
| WZ755 |
Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 |
WZ755 |
Complete |
Displayed |
| XK822 |
Slingsby Grasshopper TX.1 |
XK822 |
Complete |
Displayed |
| G-BPIP |
Slingsby Motor-Cadet |
G-BPIP |
Complete |
Displayed |
| - |
Slingsby Tutor |
BGA.1759 |
Complete |
Displayed |
$$ Under restoration off-site.
** Crash site re-construction.
Note: Many of the aircraft listed above are under active restoration. The BPA is also working on a number of replicas of important Boulton Paul aircraft, which are not yet complete.
More Information
The Boulton Paul Association, Boulton Paul Heritage Project, c/o Smiths Aerospace Actuation Systems, Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV9 5EW. Tel: 01902 843118. e-mail: cyrilplimmer@hotmail.com, website: www.boultonpaul.com
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| Turret being restored (photo, Kevin Pitt) |
Anson VP519 nose(photo, Kevin Pitt) |
Thanks to Alec Brew for updating this information.
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26 March 2010 5:26 pm | 
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