Advantages: loads of aircraft and military vehicles Disadvantages: too much too see and appreciate in one day
...CAUTION LONG WINDED REVIEW!
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation in warfare, though it does have a small land warfare section which I will describe later. The Museum itself is next to Duxford which is just south of Cambridge, junction 10 on the M11.
The opening times are:
every day except 24-26 December.
summer (mid-March to mid- October) 10 till 6
and Winter 10 till 4
the phone no. is 01223-835000, www.iwm.org.uk.
Standard Daily Admission Prices (from 1 January 2008) - Individuals
Children (aged 0-15 years inclusive) FREE
Adult (person aged 16-59 years) £16.00
Senior, aged 60 years and over £12.80
Student, any age; a valid student card is required £12.80
Unemployed, in receipt of benefits; must have proof of entitlement £8.00
Disabled Adult, Proof of disability allowance...
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Advantages: Free Tickets, Extra Baggage Allowance, Ugrades and Priority Disadvantages: None
...KLM has, by far, the best Frequent Flier program than other airline in the world today.
KLM itself enjoys a good reputation, in aviation circles, as being reliable, on time and providing excellent service in the air and on the ground.
They call their Frequent Flier program the “Flying Dutchman”.
Anyone can become a member of the program by simply picking up a form at any KLM office, the KLM check-in desk at the airport and some major travel agencies or even on the internet from their website.
The form contains a temporary card that you can start using straight away, until you receive the actual card in the post.
KLM have extended partnerships with several other airlines such as Northwest Airlines, Air Lingus, Japan Airlines, Malaysian Airlines and several others.
Each time you fly with KLM or any of their partners you...
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A great place Review ofManchester Airport Aviation Viewing Parkby
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Advantages: week days are not busy Disadvantages: a bit cold
...the aviation park is a great place that ofers a great view of planes which normally come next 2 you.there is a plane outside and that got built and never flew and concord will be ariving shortly.there are shops and grat facilitys.it is good for old and young people all year round.you will think it is boring looking at planes but it is a good day out.the main atraction is supersonic concord.it will be on view in 2004.please go and have an exerlant day out.if you dont like it it doesent matter cos it is so cheep to get in.about 50p per person for a hole day out.there is evan a picnic area + a food stall.Just go and try it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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