July 2009
On Sunday 26th July in excess of 150 attended the unveiling of a memorial plaque to museum member Andrew Cresswell. The proceedings started with a flypast at 11am from Rob Davies in P51 Mustang "Big Beautiful Doll", there followed several speeches by friends of Andrew's, including Peter Diamond who recounted many tales of Andrew's digging adventures. The memorial plaque was unveiled by Andrew's Uncle & Aunt Daphne & Graham Laws. In addition, a memorial seat was presented to the museum by Andrew's colleagues at Pivington Mill and was unveiled by Andrew's sister & brother Susan Harris & Philip White. The event finished with a flypast by Anna Walker in a Hurricane.
Susan Harris & Philip White with the Susan Harris & Philip White with the
Memorial plaque Andrew Cresswell Memorial Trophy
May 2009
The museum are pleased to anounce that on the 26th July at 11am there will be an unveiling of a memorial plaque to Andrew Cresswell. The museum will also be presented with a memorial seat by colleagues of Andrew's from Pivington Mill.
March 2009
Andrew Cresswell collection donated to museum
Following the unfortunate murder of aviation archaeologist & collector Andrew Cresswell on the night of 10th/11th November 2008, his family have donated his entire collection to the Lashenden Air Warfare Museum in line with Andrew’s previously stated wishes.
The collection of several thousand items ranging from buttons to engines, some of which have been on display at the museum for the last 8 years, will be kept together within the museum as the Andrew Cresswell Collection, dedicated to his memory.
The collection has been moved to the museum over the last few weeks & is now undergoing cataloguing prior to conservation & display preparation work.
The museum would like to thank Andrew’s sister & brother, for donating the collection to the museum & his uncle for his help in moving the collection.
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