Coltishall Gate Guardian

[Clockwork Mouse]

I see that the Jaguar gate guardian at ex-RAF Coltishall has been removed. Anyone know where it is going to finish up?

[TheHogwartsBEngO]

The jaguar or the Hurricane?

I see you have corrected your post.

I'll get me coat...

[Gainesy]

I think the Jag has been found a home outside Norwich City Hall.

[jpa-in]

Here's pics of the removal:

http://www.ukar.co.uk/cgi-bin/ukarboard/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=9;t=28047

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http://www.ukar.co.uk/cgi-bin/ukarboard/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=9;t=28062

[John Blakeley]

I think you will find it outside the Norfolk County Hall in Martineau Lane Norwich rather than at the City Hall.

JB

[Maple 01]

JB's right, County's got it rather than City - it's costing £14,000 to mount/light etc as a monument to the ties between Coltishall and Norfolk and a memorial to all that were killed in the line of etc. Only small fly in the ointment is that the example was a prototype and never flew from the home of the Jag but something's better than nothing!

[Kitbag]

Ironic then that the last Jag to leave was one of the first built

[ZH875]

Ironic then that the last Jag to leave was one of the first built


And not only that, it didn't need the full length of the runway to get airborne!:)

[Roland Pulfrew]

And the Hurricane is now on a stick outside High Wycombe, the home of Figh.....Err Bomber Command :ugh: (but soon to be the home of Air Command).

[Jaguar Pilot]

Let us all hope that it's looked after.

As for all the others, wouldn't it be wonderful if somehow one was kept in airworthy condition a la two Lightnings of the Lightning Preservation Group at Bruntingthorpe.

Anyone know someone rich to set the ball rolling?

[Zoom]

I think Brunthingthorpe has a Jaguar, or even 2 of them, in taxiworthy condition. That would probably be the place to start.

[Olly O'Leg]

Was at Syerston a while ago and was v sad to see a few Jags parked up on the other side of the airfield, looking all forlorn. I think they're for the PEACEKEEPER IOT exercises???

[Sospan]

Yes they are, a couple of old girls, but they are in a very bad state of repair. She will never fly again !!!

[Ivor Fynn]

I'm surprised that some of the local internees didn't try nicking it for an escape bid!!!!!

Ivor

[Maple 01]

Norwich City Council is trying to Annex bits of the surrounding suburbia as part of the Großdeutsches Reich, er, I mean Greater Norwich (actually quite sensible idea for once) The County and district councils are fighting a desperate rear-guard action. Could be they are buying their own airforce for surgical strikes against City Hall?

Are there any Jag mates fancy their chances as mercs?

BTW the City council has access to a 'real' Jag and a Vulcan for strike, and a Meteor and Lightning for air superiority/interdiction

Fight's on!

[Jaguar Pilot]

Are there any Jag mates fancy their chances as mercs?

Nah - can't take the g at my age!

Anyway I think I would prefer the Lightning - have not flown it since 1973....

Ahh, nostalgia.

[Colonal Mustard]

And the new Left wing movements statue being placed outside coltishall



http://www.wbur.org/photogallery/news_daily040903/images/2.jpg

[Maple 01]

Ooooh, they've done up SHQ I see

[SKYCOOK]

:confused: Jaguar Pilot… If you pop over to a base in Lincolnshire you should still see Jaguars flying as part operational aircraft in the RAF. I know we do have many aging frames and an air force that’s AT fleet belongs in a museum but the Jags are still doing their bit.

[newt]

SKYCOOK I think Jag Pilot is a bit old now to "pop over to Lincs" The journey might be a step too far!! I believe the Jaguar should be kept flying at least until Typhoon is capable of dropping bombs!!


Two Jags flew right past my window in Scotland the other day!! Looked great and brought a tear to the eye!! Wish they would do it everyday!

[kevmusic]

Two Jags flew right past my window in Scotland the other day!! Looked great and brought a tear to the eye!!

Must've been just after the missus threw him out! :}

[Jaguar Pilot]

B"~~+$ks Newt !!

The four wheel Jaguar will crack it in no time.

Apart from which, WTFO? WINGNUT, Barber, Conks etc....

Arrow go...

JPDUK

[Hueymeister]

Saw the TV programme presented by the guy who plays 'Judge John Deed'...called 'Over & Out'. Brought a tear to my eye, as I grew up very near Colt; Grandpa was the O'Mess Barman there 'til the mid eighties, had planned to take him to the closing bash, but sadly he died a few months before it happened. Had a flight in a T-Bird in '86 and loved every minute of it. Saw an IOT stude of mine flying the Jag, Kingo - well done fella, you always wanted to fly something pointy. HM:}

[flipflopman RB199]

Brunty only has the ONE Jaguar, XZ382.

You can't miss it as you drive onto the airfield, it's the one painted in the absolutely diabolical green 'metalflake' finish :yuk:

It is currently minus two engines, and all of her spine panels. The cockpit is also stripped and missing the seat. All in all, it is a long way from taxiable status, however, should anybody wish to attempt a "Jaguar To The Sky" I am more than happy to offer my services! :p


Flipflopman

[newt]

Careful Jag P!! Think about your blood pressure!! Remember " Its only a commercial Dear!"

[Jaguar Pilot]

Newt,

Smoke off go...