Originally Posted by
8674planes
Could it be possible for Hawker Hunter Aviation at RAF Scampton to make a bid? I believe they currently fly two Hunter F.58's and a T.72 for threat simulation and trials work already. Plus they have a Buccaneer, SU22 and Phantom waiting for a suitable contract too....
In a word, no. The Bucc will never fly, ditto the Fitter. As for the Phantom, that’s a parts bird with many systems removed. Quite rightly the Dept of State made the determination not to approve the transfer of the flyer that’s still in Germany.