Buccaneer Aviation Group
Excerpt
The Buccaneer Aviation Group is a volunteer-led charity at Cotswold Airport (formerly RAF Kemble) dedicated to preserving Blackburn Buccaneer jets XX894 and XW544, restored to full operational condition. These low-level nuclear strike aircraft take center stage during public “Buccaneer Engine Run” events, where spectators can feel the roar of Rolls-Royce Spey engines, witness hydraulics demonstrations, […]
Features
- Buccaneer-related memorabilia
- café with refreshments
- Cold War-era ground support equipment
- free on-site parking.
- interactive cockpit tours
- knowledgeable volunteer guides
- live engine runs
- photogenic airfield location
- regular open days and special events
- restoration workshops
- souvenir shop
- Two operational Blackburn Buccaneer aircraft (XX894 & XW544)
- wing folding and bomb bay door demonstrations
Description
The Buccaneer Aviation Group is a volunteer-led charity at Cotswold Airport (formerly RAF Kemble) dedicated to preserving Blackburn Buccaneer jets XX894 and XW544, restored to full operational condition.
These low-level nuclear strike aircraft take center stage during public “Buccaneer Engine Run” events, where spectators can feel the roar of Rolls-Royce Spey engines, witness hydraulics demonstrations, and capture close-range photos on the airside maintenance pan.
TBAG hosts regular open days and themed engine-run days, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interactive experiences. Through these efforts, the group shares the Buccaneer’s Cold War legacy and educates visitors on its pivotal role in Britain’s air defence network.
Photo credit: Steve Knight
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Contact Info
- hebuccaneeraviationgroup2020@gmail.com
- the-buccaneer-aviation-group.com
- Cotswold Airport, Cirencester GL7 6BA