Shorts Belfast at Southend
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Sorry. I could understand all the grief if it was the only one in existence, but there is one not a million miles away from Southend, at Cosford, and there is one flying.
To say it is beyond belief that it is being scrapped is over the top. If so worried about, then form a Belfast to the Sky Campaign!! It costs money to keep large aircraft on the ground, and to transport it elsewhere would involve ridiculous costs. Perhaps BYAINDIA's friend should go and offer them some money to stop, or does he just expect owners to go along with enthusiasts wishes at their own expense!!!!
To say it is beyond belief that it is being scrapped is over the top. If so worried about, then form a Belfast to the Sky Campaign!! It costs money to keep large aircraft on the ground, and to transport it elsewhere would involve ridiculous costs. Perhaps BYAINDIA's friend should go and offer them some money to stop, or does he just expect owners to go along with enthusiasts wishes at their own expense!!!!
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JEM60 - I think you misunderstood BYALPHAINDIA's post - his comment relates to a rejected offer his friend made for the Vulcan that was at Blackpool.
In relation to the Belfast, you're right, there are two others. It's just sad that the one at Southend is being scrapped, allegedly (according to Heavy Cargo) because the log books have been stolen. HeavyLift Oz appear to have spent a lot of time and effort trying to get it back into service.
In relation to the Belfast, you're right, there are two others. It's just sad that the one at Southend is being scrapped, allegedly (according to Heavy Cargo) because the log books have been stolen. HeavyLift Oz appear to have spent a lot of time and effort trying to get it back into service.
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Having seen some pic,s of her back in April i think on stand 6 being washed,& today pic,s show both wing,s cut either side of nacelles 2/3 outer sections on floor, sad to see the end of a lovely old girl.
Long live the Belfast.
Long live the Belfast.
