Up Close to aircraft at BBMF

[Up & Away]

I have been told that BBMF at RAF Coningsby are allowing enthusiasts to get up close to the aircraft whilst the aircraft undergo heavy maintenance before start of season.

For further information and details..
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[Ogre]

I don't know what you define as "Up Close", but BBMF used to have guided talks through the hangar for visitors. Basically you were guided down a fenced off area at one side of the hangar with one of the staff describing the aircraft you could see and some of the history. This walk would take you within feet of whatever was parked on that side of the hangar, or in the case of the Lancaster, under the outer wings

[Up & Away]

Was told it was a new idea. They were talking about allowing small interested groups over the rope to watch whilst engineers were at work. (before busy season)

[Blacksheep]

Beware!

...allowing small interested groups over the rope to watch whilst engineers were at work.

I remember rewiring PA474's main electrical panel at Waddington in 1968 while a small interested group watched.

That was the result of a very frustrated response to persistant questions of how long I was going to be.

"F*** off and tell 'em it'll be ready when I say it f***ing well is!"

One was rewarded by the undivided interest of OC MEAS, OC Eng Wing and Harry Staish himself.