The flood that never was

Hundreds of families on the East coast were evacuated on the night of November 8/9, 2007, when the highest tides for more tnan half a century and widespread flooding were forecast.
Fortunately the worst predictions did not come true but I got a few pictures (and wet feet) on Felixstowe sea front next morning.

There was minor damage to some beach huts (as there is every year) and some spectacular waves breaking over the promenade, and ships anchored offshore waiting for the Port to reopen, but the disaster scenario happily did not develop. I say 'happily' speaking as a human being, but the old newspaper mind was perhaps just a little disappointed that there was so little to photograph after all that was promised.

Felixstowe Museum preparing for RAF's 90th anniversary

The museum closes for the winter at the end of
October, so most of my Sundays will be free until
Easter, but I'll continue to update the website
from home and other volunteers will continue
with preparations for our major exhibition next
year to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the
formation of the RAF on April 1, 1918.

Felixstowe played an important role in the early
years of military air power with its experimental
aircraft establishment and seaplane base.

http://www.felixstowe-museum.co.uk/