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3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tiger moth finds new home at WW2 airfield museum
A Tiger Moth has found a new home at an airfield where dozens of the aeroplanes were used to train pilots during World War Two. The biplane has been donated to the Bottisham Airfield Museum, near Cambridge, by the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Jason Webb, chair of the airfield's trustees, said he was delighted about the donation, adding Tiger Moths were "top of our wanted list of exhibits". This type of aircraft was "the first to land at Bottisham in 1940 and the last to take off in 1946", he said. It will go on display at the museum for the first time on Sunday. Mr Webb said: "We became aware about six months ago that the Imperial War Museum was disposing of it as part of its reorganisation and put a bid in for it - alongside other museums - and they kindly selected ourselves out of all the others." The grass airfield at Bottisham was built in 1940 as a satellite for RAF Waterbeach and was initially used by Cambridge-based Tiger Moths from Marshalls (airfield) as a relief landing ground. The aircraft remained a regular sight in the skies over RAF Bottisham until 1946, serving with the RAF, the USAAF and the RAF Belgian section. Mr Webb said: "De Havilland Tiger Moths were elementary training aircraft, used to teach tens of thousands of pilots to fly, before they went on to fly Lancaster [bombers] or Spitfire [fighter aeroplanes]. "We want to put it on display to tell the story of pilots who flew them." In particular, he said he wanted to focus on the Tiger Moth's little-known role in Operation Banquet Lights, where the aircrafts were fitted with bombs just in case the Germans invaded England in 1940. "Luckily, this was not needed as it would have been a one-way trip for the pilots against modern German fighters," he added. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Anniversary flight for 99-year-old RAF veteran Memorials planned for disused WW2 airfields The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe WW2 plane's engine restored to honour RAF crew World War Two veteran celebrates 105th birthday Bottisham Airfield Museum
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Tiger Moth finds new home at Bottisham's WW2 airfield museum
A Tiger Moth has found a new home at an airfield where dozens of the aeroplanes were used to train pilots during World War Two. The biplane has been donated to the Bottisham Airfield Museum, near Cambridge, by the Imperial War Museum in Webb, chair of the airfield's trustees, said he was delighted about the donation, adding Tiger Moths were "top of our wanted list of exhibits".This type of aircraft was "the first to land at Bottisham in 1940 and the last to take off in 1946", he said. It will go on display at the museum for the first time on Sunday. Mr Webb said: "We became aware about six months ago that the Imperial War Museum was disposing of it as part of its reorganisation and put a bid in for it - alongside other museums - and they kindly selected ourselves out of all the others." The grass airfield at Bottisham was built in 1940 as a satellite for RAF Waterbeach and was initially used by Cambridge-based Tiger Moths from Marshalls (airfield) as a relief landing aircraft remained a regular sight in the skies over RAF Bottisham until 1946, serving with the RAF, the USAAF and the RAF Belgian section. Mr Webb said: "De Havilland Tiger Moths were elementary training aircraft, used to teach tens of thousands of pilots to fly, before they went on to fly Lancaster [bombers] or Spitfire [fighter aeroplanes]. "We want to put it on display to tell the story of pilots who flew them."In particular, he said he wanted to focus on the Tiger Moth's little-known role in Operation Banquet Lights, where the aircrafts were fitted with bombs just in case the Germans invaded England in 1940."Luckily, this was not needed as it would have been a one-way trip for the pilots against modern German fighters," he added. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Leader Live
18-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Can you store eggs in the fridge? When they go out of date
According to the British Food Standards Agency, 2.4 million foodborne illnesses are reported annually in the UK. Storing our food products in the right place is not only key for protecting our health but it's crucial for making the most of their shelf life. We waste around four million tonnes of food each year across the food industry in the UK, according to FareShare. To help Brits think smarter about their food storage, we've looked at the most searched for food storage queries - starting with the trusty egg. Eggs left unrefrigerated or at room temperature for prolonged periods can become unsafe for consumption. The optimal place to store eggs is in the fridge, ideally maintaining a temperature around 4C, but it's crucial to avoid storing them in the fridge door. To minimise the risk of salmonella, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) administered egg info website advises purchasing eggs bearing the British Lion mark, which guarantees that the eggs originate from hens vaccinated against salmonella. However, we should never put them in the fridge door in the storage trays, Jason Webb, managing director of Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) warned. Jason explained that putting our eggs in the door - which is frequently opened and closed - can lead to a fluctuation and rise in temperature. As a result, this can accelerate our eggs spoiling. "With this constant temperature disruption, eggs will rise in temperature away from the optimum four degrees Celsius, and if continuous, it can pose the risk of bacteria such as salmonella,' he added. Recommended reading: What foods should not go in your freezer? See the 5 items Dan Buettner shares how popcorn could help you live to 100 Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it The egg float test is a handy trick that can help you judge the age of an egg. If it floats in water, it's become too old and dried out. But the Food Standards Agency doesn't recommend using this test to tell if an egg is still good to eat, saying it only tells you about the age of the egg and not whether it contains any dangerous bacteria. Instead, you should look at the best-before date – although the Food Standards Agency does say you can use eggs a couple of days past this date if you cook them thoroughly.
Powys County Times
18-05-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Can you store eggs in the fridge? When they go out of date
Eggs are a British breakfast favourite and a healthy snack for a protein boost – but are you storing them correctly? According to the British Food Standards Agency, 2.4 million foodborne illnesses are reported annually in the UK. Storing our food products in the right place is not only key for protecting our health but it's crucial for making the most of their shelf life. We waste around four million tonnes of food each year across the food industry in the UK, according to FareShare. @ledbylinda Did you know how long Hard Boiled Eggs last in the fridge? #LedByLinda #funfact #foodtiktok #eggs #WomensHealth #Weightloss #weightlossjourney #momsoftiktok #momsover40 #momsover50 #mealprepping #weightlosstransformation #foryou ♬ original sound - Linda Lee To help Brits think smarter about their food storage, we've looked at the most searched for food storage queries - starting with the trusty egg. Should you store eggs in the fridge? Eggs left unrefrigerated or at room temperature for prolonged periods can become unsafe for consumption. The optimal place to store eggs is in the fridge, ideally maintaining a temperature around 4C, but it's crucial to avoid storing them in the fridge door. To minimise the risk of salmonella, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) administered egg info website advises purchasing eggs bearing the British Lion mark, which guarantees that the eggs originate from hens vaccinated against salmonella. However, we should never put them in the fridge door in the storage trays, Jason Webb, managing director of Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) warned. Jason explained that putting our eggs in the door - which is frequently opened and closed - can lead to a fluctuation and rise in temperature. What's the Difference Between Best Before and Use-By? As a result, this can accelerate our eggs spoiling. "With this constant temperature disruption, eggs will rise in temperature away from the optimum four degrees Celsius, and if continuous, it can pose the risk of bacteria such as salmonella,' he added. Can eggs go out of date? The egg float test is a handy trick that can help you judge the age of an egg. If it floats in water, it's become too old and dried out. But the Food Standards Agency doesn't recommend using this test to tell if an egg is still good to eat, saying it only tells you about the age of the egg and not whether it contains any dangerous bacteria. Instead, you should look at the best-before date – although the Food Standards Agency does say you can use eggs a couple of days past this date if you cook them thoroughly.
North Wales Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Can you store eggs in the fridge? When they go out of date
According to the British Food Standards Agency, 2.4 million foodborne illnesses are reported annually in the UK. Storing our food products in the right place is not only key for protecting our health but it's crucial for making the most of their shelf life. We waste around four million tonnes of food each year across the food industry in the UK, according to FareShare. To help Brits think smarter about their food storage, we've looked at the most searched for food storage queries - starting with the trusty egg. Eggs left unrefrigerated or at room temperature for prolonged periods can become unsafe for consumption. The optimal place to store eggs is in the fridge, ideally maintaining a temperature around 4C, but it's crucial to avoid storing them in the fridge door. To minimise the risk of salmonella, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) administered egg info website advises purchasing eggs bearing the British Lion mark, which guarantees that the eggs originate from hens vaccinated against salmonella. However, we should never put them in the fridge door in the storage trays, Jason Webb, managing director of Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) warned. Jason explained that putting our eggs in the door - which is frequently opened and closed - can lead to a fluctuation and rise in temperature. As a result, this can accelerate our eggs spoiling. "With this constant temperature disruption, eggs will rise in temperature away from the optimum four degrees Celsius, and if continuous, it can pose the risk of bacteria such as salmonella,' he added. Recommended reading: What foods should not go in your freezer? See the 5 items Dan Buettner shares how popcorn could help you live to 100 Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it The egg float test is a handy trick that can help you judge the age of an egg. If it floats in water, it's become too old and dried out. But the Food Standards Agency doesn't recommend using this test to tell if an egg is still good to eat, saying it only tells you about the age of the egg and not whether it contains any dangerous bacteria. Instead, you should look at the best-before date – although the Food Standards Agency does say you can use eggs a couple of days past this date if you cook them thoroughly.
