Originally Posted by
pr00ne
Champagne anyone?
Probably because the RAF, or rather the MoD is not a museum running business, it’s hardly core activity is it?
If front line assets are facing the chop then it seems a travesty that the RAF still finds funds to run 5 Spitfires, 2 Hurricanes, a Lancaster and a Dakota when,with the exception of the Lancaster, there are numerous privately operated Spitfires and Hurricanes out there.
You forgot the Chipmunks!!!
The RAF don't have to run the Museum... You are missing the point entirely! This would be a privately funded affair... With monies raised split between the museum and renting the 'live attractions access' The RAF would continue at Scampton they same as they are now, with the addition of the BBMF being on site.
The RIAT style events would be run in the same way as they are now...
And your'e right,,, there's a big museum in London, but there are loads of museums in London; thats over 150 miles away! and not everyone wants to go to London, nor can afford to go to London. You have seen the extortionate prices charged down south at most attractions haven't you??
Why not locate something in an area badly lacking in historical attractions and make it more accessible for more than just southerners????