High Ground Wreck Exhibits at Coalhouse Fort. Sabre exhibit relating to the collision of XD707 and XD730
Back in 2015 we reported on the acquisition of a High Ground Wreck collection by our webmaster Alex, to assure its preservation. The opportunity had arisen for us to obtain a large collection of historic interest thanks to John Ownsworth. The collection began as far back as the 1960s, an impressive preservation achievement by a dedicated group of guys with an interest in aviation. Those involved in creating this collection, include, John Ownsworth, Jim Chatterton, Alan Jones, and the late Martin (Sef) Johnson. Our hope was to make this large collection of items available for public viewing. This now constructed thanks to the work of Elliot Smock, with the support of The Thames Aviation Museum, housed at the historic Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury, Essex. The High Ground Wreck Collection joins the recovered aircraft exhibits already displayed by the group, these along with other exhibits relating to this historic fort on the Thames, along with its known paranormal activity, makes this a compelling site to visit for anyone with an historical interest.
Right - The display at, The Thames Aviation Museum, Coalhouse Fort, Tilbury, Essex (2017).
Photo 1 - Coalhousefort.
Details relating to opening times, along with the forts history and other attractions can be found here http://www.coalhousefort.co.uk/serving-units.html
Photo 2 - Alex King with port side Sabre gun ports, retained in The Aircrew Remembrance Society Collection 6th January 2017.
Photo 3 - Third generation Aircrew Remembrance Society member Adam King, son of our webmaster Alex, and grandson of our chairman David, pre-flight checks his F-86
Photo 4 - John (Right) with our Vice Chairman & Webmaster Alex King in February 2015.
