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- Tue 25 Aug 2020, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9094
Re: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
It’d be appreciated if this thread could get deleted Once the cats out of the bag, you can't shove it back in. When that post was written we hoped we’d caught it, hence at the time we asked for it to be deleted (which they kindly did). One outlet did then run the story and despite a polite request ...
- Mon 24 Aug 2020, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9094
Re: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
Well, the news is out now in any event: https://twitter.com/uk_aviationnews/status/1297824249508433920?s=21 Indeed it is. Despite politely approaching them for cooperation (as the mods very kindly did here last night - thank you UKAR) they haven’t, so it’s there to stay. Expect an announcement, wit...
- Mon 24 Aug 2020, 12:39 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
Sadly of course, they were dealing with the Egyptians who, as we’ve seen, nabbed it for themselves and, well, we know the rest of the tragedy. Not quite as simple as that. The ‘Arab Spring’ happened, the government was toppled and a new regime took over. Indeed. I was merely pointing out, that like...
- Mon 24 Aug 2020, 10:48 am
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
That completely misses the point. The sale of that one Spitfire airframe would have covered the cost of the Beverley being moved to Cosford. But what is the justification of moving the Beverley to Cosford? Will it bring in enough visitors to justify the cost? Will its relocation deny space for futu...
- Sun 23 Aug 2020, 8:30 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9094
- Sun 23 Aug 2020, 8:28 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9094
- Sun 23 Aug 2020, 8:27 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9094
Re: VC-10 ZA150 to return to flight
Brooklands shared some information regarding the future of ZA150 in a private email to their membership. Some of the details we believe may be (well actually they are) commercial in confidence and meant for their members only. It’d be appreciated if this thread could get deleted; leaking this kind o...
- Tue 28 Jul 2020, 4:59 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
BBC covering the VC10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-53528017 There are two useful points that (in my view) should be added to this story: The statement that no aircraft will be scrapped may not relate to the VC10(s) as these are not owned by DW. David Walton is indeed doing h...
- Tue 28 Jul 2020, 4:57 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
In this case it was Cox who denied permission for the filming of a minor news piece covering the efforts to move at least one VC10 to a new home.
- Mon 27 Jul 2020, 2:33 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
BBC News actually offered to come and film a piece at the aircraft; sadly they were not given permission to be on site.Burleysway wrote: ↑Mon 27 Jul 2020, 12:07 pmBBC covering the VC10
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-l ... e-53528017
- Thu 18 Jun 2020, 7:02 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
You were saying? An update on the VC10 situation: Some VC10 Preservation Group representatives are working as part of a coordinated wider team to explore future options for ZD241 and ZA147, and save at least one airframe. More information will follow in due course. This will include any independent ...
- Thu 05 Mar 2020, 9:46 pm
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
- Replies: 237
- Views: 66457
Re: Bruntingthorpe Closure?
I haven't seen any seen any announcements from the LPG, ZD241 groups etc yet. The ZD241 team will release something once we’ve had formal confirmation of what the future holds. Planning for 2020 has considered this outcome as being possible; as you all know there had been no confirmation of Open Da...
- Wed 21 Aug 2019, 12:14 am
- Forum: Historic Aviation
- Topic: UK Heritage Aviation Trust
- Replies: 461
- Views: 300044
Re: UK Heritage Aviation Trust
I really don't understand how this organisation achieved charity status? I recently made enquries relating to this for a organisation that I was involved with and was informed very clearly that we would have to show- and I quote- tangible proof of public benefit. Merely stating our intentions and a...
- Wed 24 Oct 2018, 1:32 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Tracey Curtis-Taylor
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12609
Re: Tracey Curtis-Taylor
Brevet Cable wrote:Or the fact that she's said she's got a book coming out.
Wonder if she was the sole pen/keyboard manipulator.......
No ghostwriters took control of the keyboard during the making of this book. One was present in the same room, but never did he touch the controls.
- Mon 20 Aug 2018, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Bruntingthorpe Cold War jets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2811
Re: Bruntingthorpe Cold War jets
jalfrezi wrote:Ear defenders are advisable, as the Lightning and Comet (if running) are extremely loud!
Err, and the VC10! Setting car alarms off since 2014.
- Sat 04 Aug 2018, 11:48 am
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Bye Bye Scampton?
- Replies: 115
- Views: 14932
Re: Bye Bye Scampton?
Plus where else could they have the training airspace for the Reds without disruptingg all other traffic from various airports in the UK? even when the Reds moved to Cranwell they still used the training airspace above RAF Scampton. For those 'in the know' - Is it relatively easy to move the traini...
- Tue 12 Jun 2018, 9:25 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: VC10 Bruntingthorpe Taxi Run 26th August 2018
- Replies: 0
- Views: 750
VC10 Bruntingthorpe Taxi Run 26th August 2018
Tickets are now available to be a passenger aboard ZD241, the former BOAC/BA/RAF VC10, during the Cold War Jets Open Day on 26th August 2018. Each seat is available to reserve for £50 and the experience onboard the jet will last for approximately 45 minutes - 1hr, during which the aircraft will perf...
- Tue 05 Jun 2018, 5:53 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Where has XH558 thread gone?
- Replies: 2297
- Views: 362033
Re: Where has XH558 thread gone?
"...Add another £50 and you could ride on the VC10 during the taxi run. We think that’s pretty good value for money..." To be honest, some of the places they took me to, I'd pay the extra £50 NOT to be in the VC10... As long as you like Leicestershire you'll be ok. No deserts, jungles, fa...
- Tue 05 Jun 2018, 1:44 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Where has XH558 thread gone?
- Replies: 2297
- Views: 362033
Re: Where has XH558 thread gone?
"...Add another £50 and you could ride on the VC10 during the taxi run. We think that’s pretty good value for money..." To be honest, some of the places they took me to, I'd pay the extra £50 NOT to be in the VC10... As long as you like Leicestershire you'll be ok. No deserts, jungles, fa...
- Fri 01 Jun 2018, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: Where has XH558 thread gone?
- Replies: 2297
- Views: 362033
Re: Where has XH558 thread gone?
20 quid and you can see Buccaneers, Hunters, lightnings, VC-10 etc actually moving... Add another £50 and you could ride on the VC10 during the taxi run. We think that’s pretty good value for money. All supporting a live 4-engines jet aircraft operated by a committed volunteer workforce giving thei...
- Wed 04 Apr 2018, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2632
Re: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
Tickets appear to be on sale at £50 a go - very reasonable and I hope it brings funds to the project! Affordability (based on the fact people will need to pay to enter the CWJ Event) was a key factor in pricing; we want to raise money but th main factor was covering our costs, which are not insigni...
- Mon 02 Apr 2018, 10:44 am
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2632
Re: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
How about selling off the jump seat in the Victor; if you're lucky you might just get a short flight thrown in! Seriously, how much would a ride, if feasible, in the Bucc, Canberra or Iskra be? Not our bag I’m afraid. You’d need to speak to the other teams. Talking of jump seats, the spare flight d...
- Sun 01 Apr 2018, 7:51 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2632
Re: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
This is no April Fools (our April Fools this year involved 2xRB211s!). The price is very reasonable and will be announced later this week (it’s not bus fare cheap, but well less than 3 figures!). The intention is that these will become a fairly regular occurrence. We’ll start with the CWJ Open Days ...
- Sun 01 Apr 2018, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Aviation Waffle
- Topic: VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2632
VC10 Taxi Experience - Bruntingthorpe CWJ Open Day
Hi all, We know it’s 1st April, but we are pleased to announce that we will begin offering taxi run experience in VC10 ZD241 at Bruntingthorpe from the May Cold War Jets Open Day. In authentic rear facing RAF style, our guests will be on board for the start up, fast taxi run and the return to the pa...
- Sun 11 Mar 2018, 4:25 pm
- Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
- Topic: VC10 Preservation Group Engine Run 25.02.18
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1963
Re: VC10 Preservation Group Engine Run 25.02.18
Thanks for sharing these Peter; we particularly like the one of Tommy looking up at the engine with the TPI (tailplane trim) being exercised. As you all know she's a very live jet and in good condition and behaved really nicely for the event. We hope to do something similar later in the year (althou...