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Shannon volmet
5th Dec 2008, 07:55
Can anybody tell me where this aircraft is? It has been conspicuous by it's absence for some time now, and there is no sign of it at Old Warden. A friend of mine is a regular visitor to Shuttlewoth and he has asked the question several times, but has been given the brush off on each occasion.
My interest is that I am an original member of the team that restored this aircraft to flying condition at Duxford from 1972 -1975, and subsequently looked after it until it's operating base was controversially moved from Duxford to Old Warden in the 80's.
Mike.
It is on a major overhaul at Old Warden, I saw pictures of it in their magazine 'propswing' a week or so ago. I believe it will be back in the air next year. Absolutely no need to be worried, just a routine major.
Hot Charlie
5th Dec 2008, 17:18
It has been conspicuous by it's absence for some time now, and there is no sign of it at Old Warden. A friend of mine is a regular visitor to Shuttlewoth and he has asked the question several times, but has been given the brush off on each occasion.
Been in hangar one all this year at least (ok, for a short time the fuselage was out the back being stripped back), so quite how the news got back to you that there was no sign of it is a mystery!:)
Pen Pusher
6th Dec 2008, 15:31
Taken on the 20th September 2008 - Shuttleworth Evening Show
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/penpusher/DSC01655copy.jpg
Brian
Wonderful picture, Brian. If the Taceval siren ever sounds at Old Warden, I think the engineers might possibly leave that one alone. :ok:
On a serious note, that photograph speaks volumes to anybody who might think that maintaining old aeroplanes in a safe flying condition involves little more than a can of polish.