Baginton

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Baginton

Midland Air Museum Midland Air Museum <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> was founded in 1967. When I worked as a volunteer here in 1980/81 it was affectionately known as &quot;The Scrap Yard&quot; The place has come on incredibly in 30 years. Thanks to tens of thousands of hours put in by the dedicated volunteers. The Vulcan is the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2388935">SP3575 : City of Coventry</a> — Midland Air Museum Credit: Glyn Baker

Baginton is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately six kilometers south of Coventry, it has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is easily accessible, as it is located near the Coventry Airport and is well-connected by major roads such as the A45 and A444.

Baginton has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with evidence of settlements and artifacts found in the area. The village is home to the Baginton Fields, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its diverse flora and fauna. It is also known for its picturesque countryside, with the River Sowe flowing through the village and providing beautiful scenic views.

The village boasts several historic landmarks, including the Baginton Castle, a medieval fortified manor house that was once a residence of the Earl of Warwick. The ruins of the castle still stand today and are a popular attraction for visitors. Another notable landmark is the Baginton Oak, a 500-year-old tree that has become an iconic symbol of the village.

Baginton offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. It has a primary school, a village hall, and a community center that host various events and activities. The village also has several pubs, restaurants, and shops, catering to the needs of locals and tourists alike.

Overall, Baginton is a charming village with a rich history, scenic beauty, and a strong sense of community. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a quiet retreat or a taste of rural life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.370789/-1.492361 or Grid Reference SP3474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Midland Air Museum

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was founded in 1967. When I worked as a volunteer here in 1980/81 it was affectionately known as "The Scrap Yard" The place has come on incredibly in 30 years. Thanks to tens of thousands of hours put in by the dedicated volunteers. The Vulcan is the SP3575 : City of Coventry

Glyn Baker

City of Coventry

A close up of the nose of Avro Vulcan B.2 XL360 Link

at the Midland Air Museum Link

take a look inside at SP3575 : The Front Office of B.2 XL360] & SP3575 : Back Office Vulcan B.2 XL360

Glyn Baker

WW2 Robin Hangar

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restored and re-erected the historic hangar in 1995 it is as much an exhibit as the Sea Harrier FA2 (ZE694) in front of it housed inside is SP3575 : MiG 21

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MiG 21

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG 21 SPS 959 (6503) preserved in SP3575 : WW2 Robin Hangar at the Midland Air Museum Link

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Flightline at Midland Air Museum

Fairey Gannet T2 (nose of a Buccaneer) Lockheed F104 Starfighter, North American F86A Sabre, (nose of TS-11 Iskra) and McDonnell-Dogulas F4C Phantom II quite a collection at the Midland Air Museum Link

Glyn Baker

Unique Exhibit

This high speed research aircraft is unique to Midland Air Museum Link

it is Boulton Paul P.111(a) VT935 it has been in the collection since 1975

Glyn Baker

Gloster Meteor F4 EE531

This is the oldest surviving production Gloster Meteor it is of 1946 vintage. In early 1980 I helped remove the multitude of layers of paint off of this aircraft prior to repainting. I suspect it has had a couple of further rub downs in the 30 years since then! It has been in the Midland Air Museum Collection since 1973 Link

Glyn Baker

A Cold War collection at Midland Air Museum

An assortment of Cold War era aircraft at the Midland Air Museum, Baginton/Coventry - including Hunter, Meteor, Lightnings, Voodoo, Sea Vixen, Gannet, Sabre, Starfighter, Phantom, Iskra and Canberra. Link

Peter Evans

Hangars at Baginton airport

In front of the hangars is an English Electric Canberra, identification no. WK163, with an inscription on its nose reading: "Holder of the World Altitude Record of 70,310ft on 28th August 1957. Pilot: M Randrupp Observer: W. Shirley". (70310ft = 21430m approx.)

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Coventry Airport, Baginton

A de Havilland Vampire (identification no. WK436) being readied for a display flight at Baginton airport.

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Coventry Airport, Baginton

A Jet Provost (identification G-BWDS, formerly XM424) taxiing prior to take off for a display flight at Baginton airport.

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Control tower and aircraft, Baginton airport

Baginton airport occupies the summit of a low ridge between the valleys of the rivers Avon to the east and Sowe to the west.

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The summit of Howes Lane

Howes Lane (B4115) forms part of Coventry city boundary. Here it crosses a low ridge that juts out between the river Sowe and Finham brook. The oak trees are a reminder of its former rural nature but beyond the hedgerow on the right traffic roars by on the A46 bypass.

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Green Lane

This side of the hedge Coventry suburb. On the other side, Warwickshire farmland.

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Arable land by Green Lane

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St John the Baptist Church, Baginton

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Graves of Polish Servicemen at St John the Baptist Church, Baginton

There are nine graves of Polish airmen who were fighting with the RAF and were stationed at RAF Baginton, now Coventry Airport. They were all members of 308 (Krakow) Squadron.

Susan Vickery

Lucy Price House, Church Road, Baginton

This is named after Lucy Price (nee Bromley) who was a benefactress and endowed the village with a school in 1814. The house was built in the late 16th/early 17th century and is timber framed.

Susan Vickery

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Baginton is located at Grid Ref: SP3474 (Lat: 52.370789, Lng: -1.492361)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire