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NutLoose 13th May 2021 00:11

Scrap Kings on Quest
 
Features the scrapping of the back end of the Manston Nimrod.
just a heads up, the cockpit area went to the Museum.

Old-Duffer 13th May 2021 05:09

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NutLoose 13th May 2021 07:49

It’s a tv series where they demolish stuff, they were scrapping the Manston Nimrod amongst other things on this show. Some on here probably flew it or in it.

Sideshow Bob 13th May 2021 11:24

XV229 was the last MR.2 to fly, another one bits the dust. I've now reached that age where everything I've flown is either in a museum or has been scrapped.

Akrotiri bad boy 13th May 2021 11:52

Should be safe for you to step outside now Bob :)

Valiantone 13th May 2021 12:19

Sadly the delayed clear out of Manston has been affected by that pesky virus too. While some airframes have relocated to Moreton in Marsh, others went into the crusher at a nearby scrappy. These included a Wessex and the slightly charred remains of Phantom FGR.2 XV411.

That said the Jaguar once flown by Andy Cubin is now in the hands of Jet Art for restoration. And BPAG have save the last derelict 74 Sqn F-4J (UK) which will stay in RAF colours. Unlike the other one that flew into Duxford and is in the AAM in US Navy c/s

As for the Nimrod, I suspect its size was the unfortunate part of bot relocating it all

Kiltrash 13th May 2021 16:21

Hi Nutty, have had a look on the listing but I don't see it listed over their 4 seasons. Any idea Season / Episode please
Thanks

ExAscoteer2 13th May 2021 16:34


Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob (Post 11043835)
I've now reached that age where everything I've flown is either in a museum or has been scrapped.

Ditto!

I was rather perturbed to find, upon a visit to Cosford with Project Propellor, that there are a number of airframes in the museum that appear in my logbook!

NutLoose 13th May 2021 17:04

Luckily there is the odd chinook and Puma I worked on still flying, I see the chopped off front end off one of the VC10 I worked on every morning and evening :(

teej013 13th May 2021 20:13


Originally Posted by Kiltrash (Post 11043989)
Hi Nutty, have had a look on the listing but I don't see it listed over their 4 seasons. Any idea Season / Episode please
Thanks

Sunday 16th May, Quest - Freeview Channel 12, 18:00 - 19:00.
"In Kent, a team crush the tail end of a maritime patrol aircraft" S04E08 of Scrap Kings

NutLoose 13th May 2021 20:23

Sorry just seen you message but it’s been answered, didn’t think much of the way they scrapped it, they crushed it with the interior trim and ducting still in it, neither of which will burn. They also had the wings and fings lying about in the yard.

Radley 13th May 2021 21:01


Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob (Post 11043835)
XV229 was the last MR.2 to fly, another one bits the dust. I've now reached that age where everything I've flown is either in a museum or has been scrapped.

Flying badge as well in my case.


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