Record-breaking model show held at aviation museum
The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC) event at Old Sarum on Sunday, July 27, was organised by director Dave Berryman.
The museum said it was "record-breaking" with more attendees than ever before.
More than 30 clubs and traders from as far away as West Cornwall and Yorkshire attended to display their models.
There were more than 70 separate models entered into the competition and a number of trophies up for grabs.
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Record-breaking model show draws crowds to Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (Image: Supplied) This was the highest-ever number of models entered for a BDAC model show.
The museum has said that next year's show will be on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
The event will again be organised by BDAC volunteers.
As well as the model show, the museum also runs a model club.
This meets on the first Sunday of each month at Old Sarum.
There are also opportunities to volunteer with the museum.
For more information, contact Dave Berryman on dgberryman@gmail.com or call 01722 323636.
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