It's not about the distance - obviously that just requires more time. It's more about the way that the Vulcan breaks-down into smaller components. The main centre section is a one-piece "chunk" although you can break it down into smaller components (as they did with the machine in Hendon) but then you effectively end-up with a pile of scrap metal to re-assemble, which is a bit of a shame to say the least! However I guess that if they do move the Offut machine to Wright Patterson, that'll be how they do it. Can't help wondering why they'd want to though, as it's patently not a USAF machine, so it's more appropriately-placed with SAC's history (they did work together after all). Likewise, I believe the aircraft is indoors now so it's not like it even needs to be moved...
Last edited by Tim McLelland; 5th Jun 2007 at 11:09.