KnC
The last time I saw 246 was the day before it left Waddo, and I stand by what I said in my earlier post. Whether the corrosion was because it had stood outside for a time I don't know, but there was considerable corrosion.
I can only liken it to when we, as aircrew, used to go over to the NMSU at ISK and see the state of the jets when they removed the skin from the fuselage - it was shocking! as anyone who witnessed it would confirm.
XV246 wasn't as bad as that, but there was widespread corrosion.
I notice you didn't comment on the scortch marks at the wing roots? Do you agree with me on that point at least?
If I ever get to understand how to put pictures on here, then I'll post a couple and let others make their own judgement. In the meantime, if you look at the link to some of the other pictures, you'll see what I mean
http://www.edendale.co.uk/ANW/WFD.801.5.11.html
Regards
TSM