Hi folks,
Looking around at Kemble yesterday evening after the crowds had departed, I wondered what the long term plans were for these two jets? It only seems like yesterday that they were flying – I think the Sky coloured example participated in the Hunter 50th anniversary flypast at Kemble in 2001?
Both look like they haven’t flown for some years now and are missing their ejection seats.
Finally, I remember back in 2001 that somebody (BAe?) were producing a proper ‘pointy’ nose for the red ‘WB188’ but it to the best of my knowledge it never happened? Does anybody have any info on this?
Thanks,
Nick
By: hunterxf382 - 8th July 2008 at 21:29
:dev2: me thinks there’s still more chance of XX889 flying sooner….lol :diablo:
I wonder what the surprise is going to really be? Rumour mill countdown started as from now….. 😉
By: JetBlast - 8th July 2008 at 09:41
buccsociety settles his bar tab at the Aviator?:)
Indeed Darren, must get down there to do that 😮 Please send my apologies.
By: --o-o-O-o-o-- - 8th July 2008 at 00:07
buccsociety settles his bar tab at the Aviator?:)
By: FiltonFlyer - 7th July 2008 at 16:37
We may have a surprise in store for this years open day.
XX889 will fly? 😉
By: JetBlast - 7th July 2008 at 16:22
I thought last years was a particularly good event, which allowed a close look at the resident historic (Britannia, Hunters, Canberras, Buccaneer + visiting cockpits),
Andy A.
We may have a surprise in store for this years open day.
By: FiltonFlyer - 7th July 2008 at 16:12
At last years Kemble Open Day in September they had notice boards in front of each Hunter, not only with individual histories, but also with the plans for each one. Some were future restoration projects, some were for spares – unfortunately I can’t remember which was which. However they may do the same at this years Open Day (Sunday 14th September) so its worth keeping an eye out. I thought last years was a particularly good event, which allowed a close look at the resident historic (Britannia, Hunters, Canberras, Buccaneer + visiting cockpits), a peek inside Delta Jets hangar, plus a good display to boot.
Andy A.
By: MarkG - 7th July 2008 at 14:19
Barry Pearson still owns them.
Ah, my apologies. I’d gathered at the time that Barry was looking to sell all his Hunters so assumed that’s what had happened. Thanks for the info.
By: JetBlast - 7th July 2008 at 13:08
Both jets used to be owned by Barry Pearson. When he and Hunter Flying parted company they were moved out of the hangar at Exeter and were later sold and moved to Kemble. Not sure who owns them now.
Barry Pearson still owns them.
By: MarkG - 7th July 2008 at 00:04
Both jets used to be owned by Barry Pearson. When he and Hunter Flying parted company they were moved out of the hangar at Exeter and were later sold and moved to Kemble. Not sure who owns them now.
You’re right, they haven’t flown for a while and the pointy nose never did happen. Sadly, the red ‘WB188’ didn’t even make the celebrations of Neville Duke’s speed record at Tangmere in 2003 that it was painted red for. T.8B WV322 stood in at short notice instead.
By: Arabella-Cox - 6th July 2008 at 22:31
BTTT
Does nobody have an answer to these two questions???
Thanks,
Nick
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