At this time very little is certain and nothing is yet, offically, in the public domain.

The reason for this is that the situation is very complex and there are major decisions that are still to be made and are not in the power of the aircraft team to decide. When all is settled I may write it up. Until then I am sorry, you will have to wait.

The aeroplane is being kept in an airworthy condition for a number of reasons not all of which include actually flying the aeroplane.

There will be public announcements made but until those have been done everything is speculation. Please wait for thos public announcements

I have my own opinions on what should, or should not, happen and those have been discussed, in confidence, with the excellent Vimy team and the key people who now make decisions. If what I think is adopted then you will learn about that, if another decision is made I will abide by that and accept it without mentioning my own ‘preferred’ answer.

Sorry to be vague but speculation, “ideal” bookings and rumour does no one any good.

The Vimy is in good hands and its future is assured, whether it flies or not.

Watch this space, all will be revealed.

Melvyn Hiscock
Vimy Crew Chief