Sad to say but the image at TVOC is flawed for a potential backer to get on board
It started when threats were made in the media, in the early days of the restoration for the AC to be exported to the states for Delta wing R and D work if funds were not raised in time
Ever since, there has been a nervous air given off about the whole project coupled with all the other negative aspects, it is not hard to see why no CEO will touch TVOC with a barge pole, and none of the entrepreneurs seem interested and those that are don't have that kind of loose change
sad to say but war conotations and large CO2 outputs coupled with a very large credit crunch and advertising spend cut back (long before the crunch ask ITV) have not surprisingly doomed the project and I would be amazed if it survives the year
It is only the good will of MA and the RAF thats holding it together
Expect to see more projects in this area fail in fact i would be amazed if only a few airshows are left in 5 years time
I hope i am proved wrong, and have paid my way to help the cause and watched her all the way.
As a point, just look at the jetman stunt today
major tv coverage but did you know any of the sponsors
where was coke / redbull etc etc!
No, it was a swiss watch maker, but would it make you go and buy one?
Advertising and sponsorship is going through a major seachange and it will impact on every part of life.