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A 50-Year Dream Realised — Absolute Heaven for Aviation Fans!
Ever since I built model kits as a young lad 50 years ago, visiting the de Havilland Aircraft Museum has been high on my bucket list. My wife and I booked a two-night stay at a nearby hotel specifically for this visit, and it exceeded every expectation.
The main attraction for me was, of course, the Mosquito—and seeing all three beautiful examples under one roof was breathtaking. Standing right in front of the very first prototype (W4050) was a genuine bucket-list moment.
Beyond the Mozzie, there is so much more to see. Stepping onboard the Comet—the world's first transcontinental jet airliner—was a real highlight, alongside the extensive collection of other aircraft and de Havilland engines on display. One of the absolute best parts of the experience was being able to wander into the workshop areas. Getting a close-up look at the spare parts and fuselage sections really reveals the incredible balsa-and-plywood "sandwich" construction that made the Mosquito such a marvel.
The atmosphere is fantastic—there’s zero pressure or hassle as you walk around, but friendly, passionate staff members are always nearby if you want to ask a question. To top it off, there’s a lovely on-site café complete with an outdoor seating area for a nice break.
Whether you're an aviation fanatic fulfilling a childhood dream or looking for a great day out, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Kids would absolutely love it, too!
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梦想成真50载——航空迷的天堂!
50年前,我还是个小男孩时就开始组装飞机模型,从那时起,参观德哈维兰飞机博物馆便成了我毕生心愿。为了这次参观,我和妻子特意预订了附近酒店的两晚住宿,而这次体验也远远超出了我们的预期。
对我来说,最吸引人的当然就是“蚊式战机”——能在一处地方看到三架如此精美的蚊式战机,真是令人叹为观止。站在第一架原型机(W4050)面前,真是一生难忘的时刻。
除了“Mozzie”之外,这里还有更多值得观赏的内容。登上世界上第一架跨洲际飞行的喷气式客机“Comet”,以及欣赏到陈列着的众多其他飞机与德哈维兰发动机,都是非常令人难忘的体验。整个参观过程中最棒的部分之一,就是能够自由进入各个维修车间区域。近距离观察那些备用零件和机身部件,就能真切感受到“蚊式”轰炸机那令人惊叹的轻木与胶合板“夹层式”结构——正是这种结构造就了它的卓越性能。
这里的氛围棒极了:四处闲逛时毫无压力或烦扰,但如果你有疑问,热情友善的工作人员随时都会提供帮助。更棒的是,园区内还有一家温馨的咖啡馆,配有户外休闲区,是休息放松的绝佳去处。无论你是实现童年梦想的航空迷,还是想寻找一个有趣的出游去处,我都极力推荐这里。孩子们也一定会喜欢得不得了!