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LOOP News 10 MAY 07: BOOST FOR HELO MUSEUMTHE Helicopter Museum (THM) in Weston-super-Mare has received a major cash boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund to enhance facilities. The money will be used for a film theatre, an archive and library block and a new restoration and conservation facility. Having just completed a new £150,000 hangar extension from its own finances, THM Chair, Captain Elfan ap Rees, said, "This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first ever flight by the helicopter and so we are especially pleased that the HLF has supported this project. It marks a long-planned third phase expansion of the museum. "Conserving our archival collection, which includes a considerable amount of rare documentation, technical manuals, photographs and film, and making that available for public study has long been a personal objective to round out the value of the museum. This grant will enable us to achieve that, as well as opening up the facilities more to schools and colleges in the region." THM has also teamed with City of Bristol College so trainee helicopter engineers can get to grips with real engines. In addition to the HLF grant, the museum has secured a further £95,000 in sponsorship from AgustaWestland, Claverham, Rolls-Royce, Weston-super-Mare Town Council and the Friends of THM. Well worth a visit for rotary fans this summer. W: www.thehelicoptermuseum.co.uk |                      | ||||||
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