The previous evening we had a team dinner which included the presentation of caps. The Saturday was a free day and five of us used one of the cars to explore some of the attractions near Yeovil.
The first stop was the Fleet Air Arm Museum, a collection of naval aircraft.
The first hall we visited held a collection of early aircraft.
Information panels described how early aircraft were used by the Navy, including at Gallipoli during the First World War.
As well as military use of aircraft a major display features the a prototype of the Concorde.
We were able to walk through this narrow aircraft
as well as view the cockpit.
Another part of the exhibition provided a simulation experience of life on an aircraft carrier.
Visiting this museum was a great experience and we spent several hours there.
After lunch we visited the Haynes Motor Museum - the largest collection of cars in the UK.
The museum holds a large range of cars showing the history of motoring.
In one area of the exhibition hall all the cars are red - quite impressive.
There is also a display of racing cars
as well as a display of minis.
It was an interesting collection with some spectacular cars on show.
The final place we visited was Sherborne Castle. The central section of the castle was built for Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. It has belonged to members of the Digby family since 1617. Additional wings have been added to the original structure.
The grounds surrounding the castle are most impressive.
View of the castle from the other side of the lake.
Ruins of the original castle can be viewed nearby.
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