As promised although a little bit later than planned (PC crash).
These pictures were taken a couple of days ago and this is a repainted Heavylift cargo colour scheme? Is Heavylift going to be ressurected? As you can see the former G-HLFT registration is no longer there. It’s amazing what a freshh coat of paint does!
Enjoy!
j
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By: David_Kavangh - 8th February 2003 at 10:56
RE: Belfast Pictures at Prestwick
The Belfasts (there were 10 built) were withdrawn in about 1977 due to defence cuts under Labour. There was no logic – just to save money. Part the reason was that all the aircraft were built slighlty differently (all prototypes in effect) so were more costly to run – or so the MOD said at the time.
Three were brought by an African Freight company (PanAF), but there only got as far as RAF Manston were they were stored for a couple of years (G-BEPE, BEPL,BEPS). Were I saw them – great sight. Most of the others were srcaped at Hucknell – for their engines. Oddly come the Falklands War in 1982 the RAF were leasing the survivors back from civilian use.
By: Seafuryfan - 8th February 2003 at 00:46
RE: Belfast Pictures at Prestwick
I will ask this question on another BB and get back to you – probably under a new thread, as it is an interesting question.
Cheers,
By: EN830 - 6th February 2003 at 21:48
RE: Belfast Pictures at Prestwick
What was the reason for the RAF to withdraw the Belfast, and why keep the C130?
Couldn’t the Belfast carry a bigger payload?
Another example of the British aircraft industry being dealt a heavy blow.
I agree with Seafury Fan a very hansome aircraft.
Ian
By: Seafuryfan - 4th February 2003 at 22:44
RE: Belfast Pictures at Prestwick
Y’know…the more I look at these pictures of the Belfast, the more I think what a handsome aircraft it actually is.
By: geedee - 4th February 2003 at 18:58
RE: Belfast Pictures at Prestwick
Thanx for that J.
Question for you guys….I see the flaps are drooped ! Would a ‘plane be stored like that or are they hydraulic (As per P51 Mustang) and rise once pressure is in the system ?
Over to you
Cheers
Gary
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