Unrestricted external access to Regulus is available to visitors at any time during Cotswold Airport normal opening hours, via the North side entrance from the A433 Tetbury/Cirencester road. On the first and third Sunday of each month the aircraft is normally open and staffed by our members between approximately 12.30 and 4.00. There is no charge for entry but donations are welcome.

When official events are staged on the North side of the airfield, public car parking is adjacent to Regulus, so make sure you visit us while you enjoy the show.

Our Volunteers

Without our band of willing helpers the XM496 would in all probability have followed the same path as many Whispering Giants. Due to their unstinting efforts the XM496 has now been saved so that future generations can view her in all her glory.

Listed below are some of our members, this will be added to as and when possible. Our thanks to all of them.

John Byrne

Vice President and Flight Engineer

Delivered the REGULUS to Kemble on the last ever flight of the Britannia

Eric Healey

Eric Healey Chariman

Ex RAF Britannia Instrument Fitter

Derek Smith

Derek Smith - CEO

Ex Britannia Avionics Engineer

Bryan Whitfield

Bryan Whitfield - Society Press Officer

John Densem

John Densem

Ex RAF Britannia Signaller

Topper Brown

EX RAF Britannia Air Frame Fitter

Ron King

Ron King - Mechanical Engineer

EX RAF Pilot and Britannia Ground Engineer

George Holton

George Holton - Electrical Engineer

EX RAF Ground Engineer & Private Pilot

Jim Collier

Ex RAF Britannia Air Frame Fitter

Paul Harland

Paul

Mechanical Air Frame Fitter

Jim Cox

Jim Cox - Ex Filton Britannia Propulsion Fitter

Mervyn Lawrence

Working Member & Britannia Enthusiast

Malcolm Porter

Malcom Porter

CL44 "Swingtail" Loadmaster

Next public open day, Sunday 5th September,2010

HAPPY FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY REGULUS

Built by Shorts in Belfast, Regulus made its first flight on 24th August 1960.

On 17th September 1960 it arrived at Royal Air Force Lyneham where two days later it was taken on charge.

FLYPAST MAGAZINE has marked the anniversary with an article in the October edition, which is on sale on Wednesday, 1st September. If you want to know more, go and buy it.

Don't forget that if you are coming to the Battle of Britain Air Show at the Cotswold Airport, Kemble , 18/19 Sept, you can also visit us. We are on static display and located on our permanent site next to the carpark, as always entry is free although we do accept donations, gratefully!