Oooh, that’s not at all nice. The team there had more than enough work to do with their restoration without this happening.

There is one positive though – it is hard to tell from Alan’s photos but it does look as if the rear fuselage has survived the drop. At least two RAF Sunderlands were written off in service after dropping off their tail trolleys. There is a photo of one here

If Queenie’s tail section is still OK, then hopefully she can be put back right again soon. Ultimately, it would be good to see her indoors.

Good luck guys