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Old 22nd Aug 2003, 19:25
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Spiney Norman
 
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Wasn't the Museum of Army Transport Beverley the one that was at Hull (Paull)? If I remember correctly it was purchased by Court Line as a transporter for large parts in support of their fleet of BAC1-11's and L1011's. The Beverley was deemed ideal because it could transport a replacement RB211 if needed. The project foundered on certification problems and after standing at Luton for some time the aircraft was sold to Hull aero club and relocated to the now defunct Paull airfield for use as a clubhouse. Court Line, in the meantime, used to charter a BAF Carvair or ABC Argosy to do the AOG parts job. Don't remember how the Beverley got to Paull but have a vague recollection that it may have flown in on a special single flight dispensation. That would really have been something to see if correct! The main drag there being 671m grass! Whilst the Beverley was with Court Line it was just left in the old transport livery of White/Blue stripe/Natural, with the RAF markings painted out. I'd have loved to see it in the three-tone Purple, (Halcyon Nights)!

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