First World War bi-plane returns from Somme commemorations for York exhibition
The centrepiece, a fully refurbished AVRO 504 First World War bi-plane, had been dismantled and shipped across the North Sea to Zeebrugge before travelling by road for re-construction in France to mark 100 years since the beginning of the battle on July 1, 1916.
But now it is back at the museum where it will remain on display with the exhibition until November 18, 100 years to the day when the battle ended after 141 days. The exhibition features a display provided by the National Army Museum and both it and the refurbishment of the plane was made possible thanks to a £9,000 donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Hide AdYorkshire Air Museum director Ian Reed said: “We were honoured to represent the Allied Air Services with a World War One aircraft and exhibition at the international centenary commemorations.
“It was a very thought provoking and compassionate example of our joint history, culture and friendship.”