I heard on the Radio news that Sally B, which was supposed to be performing a flypast at Southampton to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of VE Day, has had to cancel due to prohibitive insurance requirements. It appears that she has been classified in the same category as a Boeing B737, and the premium increased to over 1,000 GBP, which the organisers are unable to pay. Shame on them.
I realise that insurance cover is a legal responsibility, and that insurers are run as commercial enterprises, but surely a one off may be accommodated?
(As a side issue, I see that a Veterans March to a Town Hall has also been banned as it is too risky, and the Police cant provide the required Marshals and escorts..... Godd job they didnt consider things too risky in 1939 eh?
Tailwinds....
