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Famous birthdays for July 27: Alex Rodriguez, Winnie Harlow
July 27 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Aircraft pioneer Geoffrey de Havilland in 1882 -- TV producer Norman Lear in 1922 -- Actor Jerry Van Dyke in 1931 -- Musician Bobbie Gentry in 1942 (age 83) -- Actor/filmmaker Betty Thomas in 1947 (age 78) -- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame figure skater Peggy Fleming in 1948 (age 77) -- Musician Maureen McGovern in 1949 (age 76) -- Comedian Bill Engvall in 1957 (age 68) -- Carlos Vila Nova, president of São Tomé and Príncipe, in 1959 (age 66) -- Actor Donnie Yen in 1963 (age 62) -- Actor Julian McMahon in 1968 -- WWE Hall of Fame member Triple H in 1969 (age 56) -- Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in 1970 (age 55) -- Actor Maya Rudolph in 1972 (age 53) -- Writer Cassandra Clare in 1973 (age 52) -- Musician Abe Cunningham (Deftones) in 1973 (age 52) -- Musician Pete Yorn in 1974 (age 51) -- Baseball Hall of Fame member Alex Rodriguez in 1975 (age 50) -- Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers in 1977 (age 48) -- Comedian Heidi Gardner in 1983 (age 42) -- Actor Taylor Schilling in 1984 (age 41) -- Musician Tory Lanez in 1992 (age 33) -- Golfer Jordan Spieth in 1993 (age 32) -- Model Winnie Harlow in 1994 (age 31) Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
13-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
De Havilland Aircraft Museum's appeal to keep hangar is granted
A museum displaying the works of one of Britain's aviation pioneers has successfully appealed to keep a temporary hangar de Havilland Aircraft Museum, near London Colney in Hertfordshire, was granted retrospective permission to maintain a permanent marquee and outdoor display of historical aircraft and aircraft aerospace engineer, Geoffrey de Havilland, designed World War Two aircraft such as the Tiger Moth and Mosquito at the Grade II listed Salisbury Hall, where the museum is now Fulwell, the museum's manager, said it was "fantastic news for the longevity of the museum". "We can now deliver our plans to provide the maximum opportunity to enjoy the de Havilland legacy," he added. The museum, which is run by volunteers, opened in 1959 and houses 20 aircraft, including the World War Two Mosquito plane, and the Comet, the world's first commercial jet airliner.A temporary hangar was constructed in 2018 to house a display while another one was being built, but planning permission from Hertsmere Borough Council lapsed two years circumstances were required for permission to continue displaying in the outdoor space, as the museum is on green belt museum argued it had evolved from a centre for aviation enthusiasts to a significant local known as the Amy Johnson Hangar, the space hosts the museum's Cold War exhibition, as well as workshops and includes a learning centre, cafeteria and events area. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
