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Coventry's DC6 Diner

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Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 5:39 am

Hi Guys n Gals,

well as I was trundling back from London on Sunday, I thought I'd pay a visit to one of my favourite UK airfields, Coventry. I usually take any excuse to visit there and have my usual cheese n ham toastie at the museum, however they now have some competition in the form of G-SIXC. As she's no longer in a flyable condition, she's been converted into a diner and a bloody good job they've done!

Outside she still looks as good as ever.

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And inside, the cockpit looks perfect.

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And the view from my seat was fine.

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However it's all changed inside, here's my drink (alcohol free) and understated menu design.

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And a view down the fuselage.

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There's even a bar at the end but I was more interested in the food!

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So not only can I see my favourite airliner type ever built but I can eat at the same time and view the Airbase from the comfort of a DC6.

Good luck to them with this great venture and let's hope aviation fans use the facility.

By the way, you can reserve the aircraft for events etc, it would make a great location for my 50th birthday, next year!

Regards

Reggie
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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by Danmadole » Mon May 09, 2011 7:22 am

Do they cook the grub on board? Dont see any sign of a kitchen....

Nice one.

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by 2.2DME » Mon May 09, 2011 10:12 am

Hi Reggie

Cracking aircraft the DC-6 :) I've had the fortune of seeing the Red Bull one fly twice, it's certainly a sound to remember! :thumbs:

As you've probably seen you didn't miss much of interest at Barton over the weekend, although there was a fair few visitors nothing set the pulse racing :(

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by Mike » Mon May 09, 2011 11:06 am

Well done Coventry :thumb: That should be a busy place when more people find out about it,nice little report Reggie - thanks fella. :)
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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 4:24 pm

Danmadole wrote:Do they cook the grub on board? Dont see any sign of a kitchen....

Nice one.

Gary
Hi Gary,

the food is cooked just alongside the aircraft.

Music is piped through and the space is air conditioned.

Regards

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 4:26 pm

2.2DME wrote:Hi Reggie

Cracking aircraft the DC-6 :) I've had the fortune of seeing the Red Bull one fly twice, it's certainly a sound to remember! :thumbs:

As you've probably seen you didn't miss much of interest at Barton over the weekend, although there was a fair few visitors nothing set the pulse racing :(

ATB
Hi Steve,

I've been fortunate enough to fly in 'Six', which is why it's my favourite airliner of all time. The sound is just blissful.

Glad I didn't miss anything too interesting at BArton and even more pleased that the CL415 was delayed into Manchester!

TTFN

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 4:28 pm

Mike wrote:Well done Coventry :thumb: That should be a busy place when more people find out about it,nice little report Reggie - thanks fella. :)
Hi Mike,

it only opened last week and was almost full on the first night.

Whilst I was chomping, mid afternoon, there was about 20 diners that joined in and everyone was fascinated by the aircraft.

The place should do really well.

Regards

Reggie
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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by Barton Buzzard » Mon May 09, 2011 5:34 pm

Spooky..I'm just in the middle of finalizing my traveling arrangements-I'm going to the Coventry museum on Thursday! Now I have a good idea where I'll be having my chips :thumbs:

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by Mike » Mon May 09, 2011 5:37 pm

Reggie,what are the prices like ? - my son's in the area,he'd love to surprise his missus with a nice meal out. :whistle:
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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 5:52 pm

Barton Buzzard wrote:Spooky..I'm just in the middle of finalizing my traveling arrangements-I'm going to the Coventry museum on Thursday! Now I have a good idea where I'll be having my chips :thumbs:

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Hi Gary,

here's the direct number for them.

02476882604. Tony Caunce runs the catering, so just ask him for the opening details.

Just make sure you have a full day, if Airbase is open yet mid-week, as there's a lot to view.

Enjoy.

Reggie
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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 5:54 pm

Mike wrote:Reggie,what are the prices like ? - my son's in the area,he'd love to surprise his missus with a nice meal out. :whistle:
Hi Mike,

I had a very tasty cheese burger, chips, salad and onion rings and a bottle of alcohol free lager and it was just over £10.00. Well worth the price as it was tasty, the helping was just right (looks smaller in the photo) and the locale perfect!

Have a great time.

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by Mike » Mon May 09, 2011 5:57 pm

Thanks very much,I could murder that plate of grub right now. :lol:
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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Mon May 09, 2011 6:07 pm

Mike wrote:Thanks very much,I could murder that plate of grub right now. :lol:
Hi Mike,

obviously a man of good taste then!

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by Barton Buzzard » Mon May 09, 2011 6:16 pm

The Cameraman wrote:
Barton Buzzard wrote:Spooky..I'm just in the middle of finalizing my traveling arrangements-I'm going to the Coventry museum on Thursday! Now I have a good idea where I'll be having my chips :thumbs:

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Gary
Hi Gary,

here's the direct number for them.

02476882604. Tony Caunce runs the catering, so just ask him for the opening details.

Just make sure you have a full day, if Airbase is open yet mid-week, as there's a lot to view.

Enjoy.

Thanks mate, will do :thumb:
Gary

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Re: Coventry's DC6 Diner

Post by The Cameraman » Sat May 14, 2011 8:50 pm

Hi Guys n Gals,

well I ended up there again today! 260 miles round trip for lunch eh. Very tasty and I reckon this could become a regular watering hole for me.

Regards

Reggie
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