British Car Day - Dayton OH

[Spitfire 350]

Spurious members know about this, everyone else should too. http://britishcardaydayton.com/
We have our own class and it was the largest class last year. I will be there, who will join me?

[Scott Costanzo]

Hi Phil,
Really looking forward to being there!

See you then

[MGBV8]

I am thinking about driving up.

[BlownMGB-V8]

You can stop here on your way if you like.

Jim

[kstevusa]

Plan to attend, will visit friends and return on Sunday.  Safety Faster!

[Capt'n Moorgone]

Dayton Show is always on my to do list. It is an annual birthday present to me from the Family! Staying at Uncle Al's Friday night. Up and at the Show after breakfast for a great day! I usually head home Saturday night.

Mike

[RMO 699F]

Looking forward to seeing everyone....I am thinking we may even top last years top class attendance of 18 cars..

[MGBV8]

I'm registered.

[Capt'n Moorgone]

Way to go Carl!!  Have a safe trip and can't wait to see you!

[BlownMGB-V8]

I guess Ol' Red must be running pretty good then?

Jim

[MGBV8]

Well, it survived West Virginia.   And, a 8 hour round trip run to Durham, NC.  Using less oil, too.  

[kstevusa]

See you in Dayton Carl.  Plan to visit W-P USAF Museum on Fri and attend show on Sat.  Visit with friends in area also.  See you all there!

[Dan B]

There are several members of the WVBCC who are going over Friday and hitting the museum too.  I told Bill Michael to look for you.

[kstevusa]

Ok Dan, advise him I'll have my red Dallara Mobility Scooter.  :-)

[Dan B]

10-4

[mowog1]

Enjoy the museum. I'll be there on August 17-18 with three other guys.

One day is not long enough to take in everything. Choose the "hangar" with your favourite era of warbird to spend most of your time in...and do a "whirlwind" tour of the remainder.

"Hangar 1" in WWI,
"Hangar 2" is WWII,
"Hangar 3" is Cold War era.
"Hangar 4" has only been open about a year and has the Presidential planes, the "Hanoi Taxi", as well as experimental aircraft, etc.

There are still a few planes outside....as well as a replica of a British operations building.

There is an IMAX theatre with several different films running throughout the day. There is a cost for the IMAX, but no cost for the rest of the museum.

Restoration Tours (Memphis Belle, etc) are only available on Fridays....but you need to get vetted. I'm not sure that there is time for that to happen with your arrival in two days.

[MGBV8]

Don't forget to visit the Wright Flyer in front of the Wright-Patterson AFB gate just down the street. I know the artist that did this (and more).

<img width="800" src="http://c8.alamy.com/comp/ARY6W8/wright-flyer-sculpture-by-larry-godwin-at-the-wright-patterson-afb-ARY6W8.jpg" />

[MGBV8]

That is the Air Force Museum in the background.

[Scott Costanzo]

I worked on the base for 7 years and passed through that gate (and past that sculpture) every day.

If you were to walk in the direction somewhere between the wings and the tail section of the Wright Flyer in the photo above you would end up at Eastwood MetroPark which is where the show is on Saturday. You could walk to it from that gate if you were motivated.

Can't wait to see everyone!

Edit: Actually, that isn't the tail section of the Wright Flyer,  it's in the front. &#128522; Nose section?

[BlownMGB-V8]

My car is ready, so I will be driving it up.

This means I will have to leave the MG-Roadmaster here. If anyone wants it to be at the show we will need a driver.

Jim

[Scott Costanzo]

Congratulations Jim! Looking forward to seeing you and your car!

[RMO 699F]

Weather looking great for tomorrows BCD Dayton...several recent attendees in the last couple of days ...Kelly is here already..Jack Renaud is coming and the list goes on...
SAT
AUG 5
Mostly Sunny   
78°57°
10%   W 9 mph   65%

[MGBV8]

Registered my MG, but may show up driving the Roadmaster.

[RMO 699F]

A great day with morning temps in the high 50's gradually reaching the mid 70's during the day...272 British cars attended the meet, with the Britiish conversion group , for the 2nd consecutive year, having the highest participation clas...20+ cars was by far the largest class...we even moved up this year to row one with plenty of shade trees for comfort!

[kstevusa]

David & I enjoyed our visit to the Dayton show.  Met up with friends and had great visits and meals. Got the Long Distance award for miles traveled.  425 one-way.  Parked with other conversions rather than the JAGUARS.  Arrived home around 6:30pm Sunday evening.  The Dayton Show ROCKS!