...to go tits up, I think. That will force the HLF's hand
It most certainly will and end any further potential financial support. I am a fatalist (some say doomsdayer), I think this project is as dead as a dodo. Individuals are going to find it extremely difficult to contribute to a fund that is clearly not showing their full hand. Let's face it, most of the 'little man' supporters are enthusiasts who read all manner of aviation Forums and will form an opinion based on what they read. I would have to be drugged to the eyeballs just to open my wallet in front of these people, let alone pull any money out.
I sincerely hope that I'm wrong, I would love to eat humble pie but I just can't see how the necessary money can be raised. What is needed is a Richard Branson type guy who hands over a wedge just for the love of aviation. No strings attached, no corporate logos everywhere, just for the hell of keeping the Vulcan flying.....................did I also say I was a daydreamer.