Old Airliners

Why is it that the U.K. never seems to manage to keep and example of an old type of aircraft flying ? ( commercial airliner )

There is an almost airworthy Bristol Britannia which occasionally does engine and taxi runs but it never flies. What price to get this magnificent airliner in the air again ? Why could we not keep the Vanguard at Weybridge in flying condition. It would be so good to see these types at airshows.

There must also be an example of a Vickers Viscount laying idle somewhere in the world, its a great pity that one could not be bought back here and restored into flying condition.

Trident, Herald, BAC1-11 etc would be great to see.

I know its always a case of money but the Americans seem to be able to do it, there are constellations flying, DC4s and DC6s, it seems these great airliners will only be memories.

Regards

Nordjet415