First the Vulcan, but what next?
If money and red-tape were no object, what in your opinion would be next?
To start the ball rolling, I would like to nominate a TSR 2 or a Mosquito. |
There can be no reason why the MoD or CAA shouldn't allow Lightning should fly again. If we can allow a bomber in the air, why not a fighter??
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Agreed, the Mosquito, a real MRCA if ever there was one. Still staggering that during a period of massive development of engines and airframes, the Mossie held the speed record for quite a bit of WW2.
A private development that the War Office had turned down, but de Havilland continued with regardless. How would the war have changed if de Havilland had not had the guts to continue? There's at least one in the museum at Salisbury Hall that could fly again. The very first Mossie is there, and I think that's unique, as the only prototype of a WW2 aircraft still preserved. |
It has absolutely got to be a Lightning.
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Got to be a Buccaneer and a Hunter :):):)
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Got to be a Lightning.
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What's happening with HHA's Bucc?
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It is so tempting to add another vote for the TSR2 but I really think that the Frightning deserves a place back in the UK skies.
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Victor for me - and a Lightning of course!
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I'd like another Avro.
Please may I have a York? Be lucky David If not what about the fast taxy Victor, got to be close, http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk/...info.asp?id=35 |
Latest gen on the HHA Bucc
http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/hangar/2006/bucc/bucc.htm RAF Dogger Bank will not do much for the chance of English Electric's finest ever flying back in the UK .:oh: |
There can be no reason why the MoD or CAA shouldn't allow Lightning should fly again. CAA won't ever let a civvie Lightning fly in UK....fullstop. Vulcan is flying because BAe agreed to DA, they flatly refuse to do so for a Lightning. There's also a bigs spares issue with a potential Lightning operation anyway, just about all, if not all lifed available spares are held by Thunder City in SA, although I believe AALO out in the USA has anything else left. There's at least one in the museum at Salisbury Hall that could fly again. And on that subject, BAe have also withdrawn any type DA as well so this particular Mossie is the only candiate for a UK flying example. So, unless someone wants to donate a few million for it's restoration and probably subsequent donation to BBMF for operation......it ain't gonna happen. |
Has to be the other V at Brunty, given no money constraints.
Have to admit a rather tall order given the airframe, cracked conways and spares issues but has to be the most likely of unrealistic options. TSR2 no way. Most likely of would be a Bucc. |
lightning without question
then buc if money were really no option and CAA and BAe etc didnt cause concerns they it would have to be victor and the valiant at cosford, but lets be honest thats never going to happen. If were all honest with the little troubles along 558s path its unlikely any project of this magnitude is likely to happen again. anyone got anything newer on HHAs Buc? Wonder why the lightning is such a no go in this country? |
Money no object?
Civil-Concorde
Military-Lightning I thougth the Lightning wasn't allowed by the CAA because there is no available manufacturer support. Maybe someone can fill me in on that one. We have several that are a 'sticks-pull' away from being airborne. |
Well done:D:Dhas to be lightning and Concorde:ok:
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what about the rest of the V Force? after all we have a Battle of Britain flight from our History.
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Sorry chaps but you're all wrong. It has to be the Nimrod MR4A.
Best wishes Toodle pip! |
Originally Posted by FATTER GATOR
I thougth the Lightning wasn't allowed by the CAA because there is no available manufacturer support. Maybe someone can fill me in on that one. We have several that are a 'sticks-pull' away from being airborne.
Although 2 x F.6's and a T.5 are a sticks-pull away in that they 'work' as fast taxi airframes, they havebeen maintained IIRC with that purpose, so the paperwork as needed by the CAA as 'flyers' isn't there. Effectively they would have to undergo the same as XH558 with lifed papertrail components be refitted.........and there's your problem. The AALO at Stennis may get the ex-Boscombe T.5 in the air one day, but otherwise, Thunder City in SA will likely remain the only place you'll see a flying Lightning. On that I see IB is getting his hand in with some more Lightning flying again recently out there, to be seen on a BBC documentary about the earth this month sometime. |
Simple tastes and I don't know why exactly, but I would love to see a real Typhoon, invasion stripes, cannon and all....
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Sea Harrier (x25)!! :}:p
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Originally Posted by South Bound
Simple tastes and I don't know why exactly, but I would love to see a real Typhoon, invasion stripes, cannon and all....
However, US warbird collector Kermit Weeks has got a Napier-Sabre engined Tempest V on long term restoration to fly......but whether it will ever happen is another matter. |
There is a certain airfield in Lincolnshire with an ex indian airforce tempest sat awaiting a engine (and two IL10 sturmoviks a long way from restoration) .... other than that its getting its CAA and that will be flying.
i think they are looking at maybe a sea fury engine in the states to turn big windmill , but i`m not sure. Now that will be good ! Kev strickson:E |
Gloster Javelin ...
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Obviously the Lightning and Mosquito would have to be top of the list, but my shortlist would also have to include:
Beaufighter Typhoon/Tempest Walrus If we're allowed to dream the impossible, I'd love to have seen: TSR2 Avro Arrow Boeing B36 SR53 |
The Hanna family tribute F-4 project?
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Be lucky David |
Are there any Valiant airframes left at all? If so, then my (hypothetical) choice would be completing the V "set" :D
Swiftly followed by Concorde. |
An entire 1000 bomber raid at 500ft.
Just imagine the trouser stiffening sound of that lot... Excuse me my liege, I must go and change my armour :ooh::ooh::ooh:. If in doubt BANG OUT. |
Shackleton anyone?
If we can include new build/replicas. Hornet Halifax Wellington HP 42 Whirlwind (the WW2 one) |
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StrawMan
There's two Meteors in RAF colours still being operated by Martin Baker! No plans to withdraw them, either. Info here |
Is there really, my apologies
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Whirlwind!!!!....
oops....taxy for one! |
USA! :mad: Yeah!
http://sr71.net/Airplanes/XB-70/xb-70-3.jpg wtf? THIS is not the pic I posted. Is this some kind of Project Suter thing? |
Now that the Vulcan is back in the air, surely it has to be Concorde next.
I'd even settle for Marshall's returning the odd C130K to flight! |
Wife says Concorde and I would like to add the Shorts Stirling.
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Sunderland
Anyone know Kermit Weeks really well? |
Sunderland |
Concorde
Lightning UK Phantom :D |
Either a Mossie or a Bristol Belvedere.
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