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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Mar 2009, 15:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By iank

That would be Bruntingthorpe then - weird how the...

That would be Bruntingthorpe then - weird how the place is so steeped in the history of the jet engine, it's evolution and eventual use :8
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2009, 15:55
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

Tim, Somewhere in the dusty recesses of my...

Tim,
Somewhere in the dusty recesses of my memory, from some research I did back just before Felicity left, there are two tiers in operation...

The Vulcan To The Sky Trust owns the airframe and...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2008, 13:11
Replies: 39
Views: 8,030
Posted By iank

:D Nice one Beagle!

:D

Nice one Beagle!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Oct 2008, 09:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By iank

Lol - you were all busy doing the sums and missed...

Lol - you were all busy doing the sums and missed the bit that the OP intended to make you smile about (I think) ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jul 2008, 18:24
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

Thumbs up Congratulations to all who have contributed...

Congratulations to all who have contributed financially or otherwise to this project over the last 15 years.

Yes, some of us doubted this day would happen but the guys and gals with the tools...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2008, 09:33
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

I dont suppose you have a link to the article on...

I dont suppose you have a link to the article on the Telegraph website?

I've tried searching the site but haven't seen anything from as recent as Saturday (so far). :confused:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Oct 2007, 13:45
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

Nice one Tombstone - never doubted your promise -...

Nice one Tombstone - never doubted your promise - good luck and I hope the weather holds for you! :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Oct 2007, 11:36
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

:D Congratulations all!!! A fine day indeed. ...

:D
Congratulations all!!! A fine day indeed.


(and Cue Tombstone...)

:D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Aug 2007, 22:30
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

Having gently ribbed Tombstone on this since he...

Having gently ribbed Tombstone on this since he first posted the fateful words here - that he is prepared to do it and to post evidence (or have it recorded) should satisfy us.

He has to date,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2007, 13:52
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

Rehearsal Space cleared?

It would seem that TVOC are making a 'contribution' to Tombstones performance - they've cleared some space in the Hangar to rehearse :)
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2007, 08:31
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

Quote: "Moogless... In an Ideal world...

Quote:

"Moogless...

In an Ideal world there would be enough for everybody,but there isn't and it should be the Government who should look after injured veterans,they shouldn't have to rely on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jul 2007, 12:50
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,489
Posted By iank

...and there I was the other day wondering if...

...and there I was the other day wondering if Tombstone was practising his Salsa and getting various (previously unseen in public) bits waxed and touched up? :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2006, 11:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,087
Posted By iank

Presumably the HLF checked with Cosford and...

Presumably the HLF checked with Cosford and Duxford before they wrote that into the contract - also "as close to 'original service' condition as possible" meant just that, Joe Public will just want...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2006, 19:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,087
Posted By iank

...but didn't you answer that yourself - XH558...

...but didn't you answer that yourself - XH558 will be in taxiable condition, the other examples at the museums will be locked away silently in exhibition halls?

The airframe will be as close to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2006, 13:27
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,200,432
Posted By iank

XH558 is (according to the engineers working on...

XH558 is (according to the engineers working on her) in better than expected conditon - if you want a run down of what they found as the strip down and inspection was done try
...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 13:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,439
Posted By iank

Aah - so your 'fan' club caught up with you then?...

Aah - so your 'fan' club caught up with you then? :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2006, 11:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,439
Posted By iank

Gosh hasn't it gone quiet here? Will the...

Gosh hasn't it gone quiet here?

Will the last one out turn the lights out - or will Tombstone need them on for his rehearsals?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2006, 14:27
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

I'm sorry how will prostitutes know how to run...

I'm sorry how will prostitutes know how to run the project well - I presume that's what you meant by Pros's?

If you meant Pro's and it was just a typo then who would you put in charge of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2006, 20:26
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

I'm sure we can allow you time to recover -...

I'm sure we can allow you time to recover - perhaps into the new year? I'm sure Mr Thomas would be happy to drop into yours during a test flight to add poignancy to the occasion :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2006, 06:53
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Hear Hear !!!

Hear Hear !!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2006, 18:45
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Ahh that would explain something! Being here in...

Ahh that would explain something! Being here in Coventry, we have to put up with what the Brummies call news!!:confused:

Anyhow try this (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3681938.stm) for some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2006, 18:40
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Sorry, must be getting dense in my old age, when...

Sorry, must be getting dense in my old age, when did the good doctor say all this? I was under the impression (along with a lot of others it seems) that £250K was needed by Aug 31st for the project...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Aug 2006, 18:09
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

I think it would be better to take more notice of...

I think it would be better to take more notice of the figures on the club site - the Trust site is all but discredited for up to date info (except the message board). The club treasurer is also a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Aug 2006, 19:27
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Who's selling the tickets for the big event -...

Who's selling the tickets for the big event - worth at least £10 per head (donated to a worthy cause like Children in Need of course) I would have thought?

At least there'd be a delayed laugh in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2006, 14:47
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Now we just need to raise some sponsorship for...

Now we just need to raise some sponsorship for the event and get the PR sorted so everyone knows about it :hmm:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Aug 2006, 12:54
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

No Tombstone hasn't! Post #285 page 15! It should...

No Tombstone hasn't! Post #285 page 15! It should be quite a spectacle - check out post #295 too!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Aug 2006, 16:34
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

You should have watched the 8:20 slot on...

You should have watched the 8:20 slot on Breakfast News - someone had obviously got at the Cameraman (or he's an enthusiast too) - there was a nice 'two shot' of the reporter and the phone number in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Aug 2006, 10:58
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

The HLF say "it belongs to the Nation" and...

The HLF say "it belongs to the Nation" and depending on the contract signed with the Trust it may do. But at some point this part of company law will take effect:



which is a standard clause...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2006, 15:06
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Tim, The club was originally a key part of the...

Tim,
The club was originally a key part of the project to return '558 to flight - at least that was my understanding back in '93 when I joined and the Waltons were going to do it themselves. The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Aug 2006, 13:09
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

I'm not sure I understand the rush to move '558...

I'm not sure I understand the rush to move '558 away from Bruntingthorpe and the 800 tons of spares and the test/service equipment that goes with it! Where ever it all ends up, someone will want...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Aug 2006, 11:49
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

A nightmare scenario, but certainly possible...

A nightmare scenario, but certainly possible after some of the 'name calling' that some of the Trust have had to endure over the last weeks. Depending on what clauses the HLF has in place in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Aug 2006, 07:53
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

Hear,hear - that hit's the nail on the head!...

Hear,hear - that hit's the nail on the head! There's plenty of time after the 31st Aug if we need to conduct 'witch hunts', but from today we have just over 14.5 days to determine the future. Whether...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2006, 14:21
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

- Drain the oils, give it a coat of paint and...

- Drain the oils, give it a coat of paint and stick it in a hangar for evermore.

Nice try! Are you going to stump up the hangar rent then?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Aug 2006, 08:58
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

I don't think that's the case - more like...

I don't think that's the case - more like Marshalls anticipated making more money on long-term maintenance and support - or that their committment to the project would be short (remember that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Aug 2006, 17:56
Replies: 713
Views: 122,885
Posted By iank

It might be a system glitch at the bank - try...

It might be a system glitch at the bank - try tomorrow or the VTS Club site has got an electronic Pledge form running, that way the money stays in your account until it's needed!

VTS Clube here...
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