HZ123
19th Jan 2004, 19:09
We spend much time in depression with regard to aircraft that are past saving. What about the B707 Saudi Government that underwent a major in 1999 and has sat at Southend eversince. That would be an excellant a/c to save as it was in satisfactory flying condition. I feel sure that it would grace the Duxford static parking area.
Is there anyone that knows anything about its ownership at present. Ex Heavy staff that did the major on it told me although it is still registered to the Saudi Government, it was under the control of BAe who paid for the work and perhaps took the a/c as part-ex for the sale of Hawks to RSAF and as the 707 was one of the first Saudi VIPs it was to be returned after major as a gift.
Better still perhaps someone on the SEN airport staff can confirm who pays the parking fees which after three years must be significant.
Is there anyone that knows anything about its ownership at present. Ex Heavy staff that did the major on it told me although it is still registered to the Saudi Government, it was under the control of BAe who paid for the work and perhaps took the a/c as part-ex for the sale of Hawks to RSAF and as the 707 was one of the first Saudi VIPs it was to be returned after major as a gift.
Better still perhaps someone on the SEN airport staff can confirm who pays the parking fees which after three years must be significant.