32 Sqn?

[Brizeguy]

So it's a total civvy set up?
No extra military fit?
Has the world suddenly become a safer place to fly?
Why will 32 still be "TR" Sqn.?

[Violet Club]

Boring Trio

I think there are 2 flavours of BBJ, the BBJ1 (essentially a 737-700) and the BBJ2 (based on the bigger -800), but I stand to be corrected.

There are actually three now.

The BBJ1 (what used to be the plain old BBJ, 737-700 fuse with a -800 wing), BBJ2 (737-800) and now the BBJ3 (737-900ER).

The BBJ3 was launched in late 2005, first deliveries in 2008.

But before I get me coat – for the UK to opt for a BBJ instead of an ACJ would be a very poor move...

VC

[chevvron]

Brizeguy: where did you get this rumour from, was it on a website?

[bad livin']

I saw one GE in a hangar at Romper's Green a few weeks back. Distinctly NOT bristling with ASTOR kit.

[MarkD]

I thought there was a 736 BBJ due with the short field mods?

[Fugazi1000]

Interesting that defensive aids will be fitted for delivery rather than retrospectively once in operation. Perhaps the powers that be have learnt a lesson?

[leader12uk]

32 sqdn

Just looked at the plans for the new hangars at northolt and the RAF have applied and got planning permission for a height extension for two of the 5 new ones (to 14.5 metres as opposed to 12.5 metres) so as to enable maintenance on jets, planning for the future?

[MarkD]

A second hand A320 eh? Just when BA are disposing of the ageing BCal 320s...