Buccaneer XV359 Moves Out Of Culdrose

Indeed, it is a Sea Harrier FA.2 but for the life of me I cannot remember the serial code

Thanks for the confirmation, nice to know the aircraft recognition skills are still there after years away from the ATC ! I believe it should be ZD612 the ex ETS airframe.
Nice to be able to confirm its continued existence and put a better location than just ‘Devon’ to it.
Hopefully when the owner(s?) get organised and both aircraft are back together it maybe possible to visit, but I fully understand their desire to remain anonymous at present.

One question – are my eyes playing tricks or is that the nose of a Sea Harrier poking out from behind the crane

Indeed Jagx204, it is a Sea Harrier FA.2 but for the life of me I cannot remember the serial code, and me being me, did not take one single photo of it either. :rolleyes:

As for what maybe put in the Bucc’s place at Culdrose, it’s a toss up between Nothing or the Sea Hawk gate guard, the W/O was not sure which way the decision was likely to go.

Afternoon all,

The weather is currently just as bad in London right now….

The SHAR could be the ex ETS airframe from Yeovilton, that was indeed last seen heading in the direction of Devon.

But thats only my guess :confused:

Tim

Is there anything to replace it in its position by the cafe at Culdrose?

Do you want a Harrier then

Would love one but won’t fit in the garden….Will have to do with fixing up the JP5 cockpit I working on at present.
As for the original observation – My interest is in ‘Wrecks & Relics’ and trying to keep up to date with all the movements etc of these airframes after they have finished their days flying. I have homes for all the departed Sea Harriers (and photos in their new locations), but one is unknown to me – last reported ‘leaving to a fire training school in Devon’ I think the quote was. Just trying to put 2 & 2 together. So do we think its a Sea Harrier in the photo or not ?

Nice to see that the Buccaneer avoided the scrapmans axe and is going to a good home. One question – are my eyes playing tricks or is that the nose of a Sea Harrier poking out from behind the crane ? I know one went ‘Devon way’ some time back but without a final destination.

Do you want a Harrier then ?

Nice to see that the Buccaneer avoided the scrapmans axe and is going to a good home. One question – are my eyes playing tricks or is that the nose of a Sea Harrier poking out from behind the crane ? I know one went ‘Devon way’ some time back but without a final destination.
If so looks like someones putting together a nice collection of nautical types !

Thanks for the pics Bucc,keep up the good work. Glad to see her going to a new home rather than getting the chop,yours and the team’s efforts out in the wind and rain are much appreciated. 🙂

Which was?

RobAnt, read the first post again and you will see on the second paragraph I mention ‘Her new home just outside Exeter’, I am unable to give you an exact location due to the new owners wishes.

before we really knew it we had arrived at our destination

Which was?

Was it as much “fun” as you’d expected taking it to bits?

Oooh Indeed!!! 😀 Everything was seized solid!!!

Great pictures mate shame about weather