Nimrod XV232 Preservation Group — Attraction in Warwick

We were planning to visit the Midland Air Museum when my wife detected the Shackleton and Nimrod nearby, so we decided to visit these first. We were welcomed by the crew who told us they were trying to start up the apu in order to get the main engines running. We were invited to come inside, and they told us all about this fascinating aircraft. They were members of the original crew that, with this specific aircraft, took part in the Falkland War. They flew the longest flight by using three aerial tankers. I read a lot about this war, and suddenly, everything became very realistically@ Thanks for this perfect tour. (Of course, when we discovered other people had paid for the tour, we...

What am amazing experience. Saw the Nimrod and Shackleton planes up close. The Shackleton started up its engines and it really was an experience. Loved it and can't wait to experience the Nimrod firing up very soon. If you get the chance to see and hear these planes fire up then please go - you will also be supporting the preservation of these great aircraft. The volunteers are knowledgeable and very...

Dedicated volunteers are here on Saturdays to give tours of the Nimrod and every third Saturday in the month the engines get fired up, providing a stupendous noise. It's even more interesting to pay to go on board whilst this is being done. A fantastic aircraft, friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, central location - well...