THE Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC) expanding to occupy a second hanger at Old Sarum Airfield.

The collection, which tells the story of flight and flight testing at Boscombe Down and houses a number of nationally significant exhibits, has occupied Hangar 1 South since July 2012, and is now doubling in size as it takes up Hanger 1 North.

Project director Squadron Leader John Sharpe said: “The opportunity to expand the collection has come sooner in our existence than actually we expected, however with the support of our landlord John Jervoise of Herriard Estates and also Old Sarum Airfield Management, we’re now able to double the footprint of the collection and therefore hopefully enhance the experience of visitors when they come to visit.

“BDAC continues to offer visitors a unique opportunity to climb into aircraft and cockpits to get the rare ‘hands on’ experience, which is central to the Collection philosophy.

“This expansion enables the preservation of yet more historic exhibits, which the public can experience and enjoy.

“In addition a number of flying vintage aircraft operating from Old Sarum are now housed with the collection and can be viewed as part of the BDAC experience.”