SCIENTIFIC SPEED
The Science Museum is pleased to announce it's involvement with the "Bluebird Electric" team by providing an important base for the project at its Wroughton site in Wiltshire.Whilst many people will be familiar with the Science Museum in London, few may be aware of it's facilities at Wroughton. Originally an RAF Maintenance Unit during the Second World War, the Museum acquired the site in 1980 for collections storage. The site is now home to over 18,000 objects which form part of the Museum's aviation, land transport and agriculture collections.
There are also displays of space technology and fire fighting objects. In view of the nature of these exhibits, the Museum feels that the site provides a fitting and appropriate base for the "Bluebird Electric" team, who are also able to put the adjoining runways and open areas to good use as they prepare for their world record attempt in September.
Notes for editors
The "Bluebird Electric" will be on display and in action during open days at Wroughton, including 13 September for the "Festival of Transport".
For further information contact:
Tim Smith
0181 743 7063
Science Museum Press Office
Rachel Craddock/Louise White
0171 938 8181/9815
http://www.nmsi.ac.uk/press/