Written by Andrew Pearce Thursday, 11 March 2010 11:58
The Australian war Memorial is opening its Treloar Technology Centre to the public this coming weekend on Sunday from 10: till 3:00
Big things in store
Sunday 14 March 2010
10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Treloar Conservation and Storage Annex,
8 Callan Street, Mitchell ACT
Entry is by gold coin donation
Big Things in Store day is a rare opportunity to see inside the Memorial’s storage area of large technology items; the Mitchell Annex is only opened to the general public once or twice a year.
For the first time this year, visitors will be able to see the Memorial’s newest aircraft, Caribou A4-140, which flew into Canberra Airport in November 2009.
The aircraft’s fuselage will be on display. (The tailplane, fin, rudder, propellers, and wings have been removed for transport and storage.)
The Annex holds relics that represent Australia’s involvement in conflict, including:
De Havilland Tiger Moth
25-pounder field guns
First World War Leyland truck
Second World War DAP Beaufort bomber
V2 rocket on its original trailer
Two Centurion tanks from Vietnam
"Bushmaster" Infantry Mobility Vehicle used in East Timor
Big Things in Store offers you a chance to get a rare glimpse inside the only Mk IV “Female tank in Australia, because its sponson has been removed for the purposes of conservation and research.
You will be able to purchase a barbecue lunch and refreshments on the day.
Closed, flat footwear is recommended. Please bring your camera, but no large bags, tripods, or monopods.
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