As far as I know, nobody ever suggested that the Shackleton would be restored to "flying state" did they? I think most people will be happy that the aircraft will at least be on show now, rather than being stuck at the side of a road where it was largely ignored.
I guess my only regret about the VC10 is that they didn't manage to get a C1 before they all disappeared. Would have been a treat to see a VC10 back in its "proper" white, grey and blue colours
