View Full Version : Phantom XV582 'Black Mike'
mikeyoung1801
13th Aug 2016, 20:27
Here is a video of British Phantom XV582 'Black Mike' phase 1 strip down before it is moved to Bruntingthorpe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4UAan5Ce-Q
mikeyoung1801
15th Aug 2016, 06:14
Im hoping it ends up running when it gets to Bruntingthorpe!
Wannabeupthere
15th Aug 2016, 11:07
As I understood it that was very unlikely, due to the old yank rule. Having said that, the article Michael Beetham originally wrote about 'saving' black mike did mention having it running, so who knows?
Rhino power
15th Aug 2016, 11:11
Im hoping it ends up running when it gets to Bruntingthorpe!
Not going to happen under the terms of the sale due to ITAR regs, it won't even be allowed to have electrical power applied, it can be restored to static display condition only.
That's not to say that there won't be a 'relaxation' of the regs at a future date though... ;)
-RP
NickB
15th Aug 2016, 11:15
Great to see this aircraft being saved - seems like only yesterday it was on the display circuit.
Just XT597 now then...
mikeyoung1801
18th Aug 2016, 07:42
Its a shame it wont run but i will be visiting her when she has moved!