Painting large aircraft at Duxford

Thanks for the information Shall be up to see see them when thats all started and hopefully before as well, but is quite along way to go too often.

OK guys, the Comet is actually already under DAS restoration, and the Hastings is to be repainted in its 47 Sqn Berlin Airlift scheme (I have no details on further conservation measures for the Hastings at the moment). No news on the Vulcan as yet.

Hope this helps,

J

As Airspace is upon us all, I was wondering where and when the Larger exibits will be painted (if they are to be at all). for example Aircraft like the Hastings which is looking a bit run down at the moment, will it be painted once in the new hanger or outside? or will it just be little touch ups on the paint work when there is five mins fee before it opens? I was just wondering as there are several of the larger aircratf which will not fit in to the paint shop in hanger 5 that look like they could do with a refresh before they are ready. Vulcan, Comet, and hastings really. as it would be nice to get some pictures of them done up smart before they are locked away. cheers

Hello (sort of) from Duxford! To be honest I’m not familiar enough with the conservation schedule to tell you the if/when/how of the larger aircraft. I will ask the guys in the morning for you.

I’m not absolutely certain but I believe provision has been made in the AirSpace extension to screen off an area for re-sprays like the ones you mention. Whether they can do this during the construction phase I don’t know but you are absolutely correct in that some of the larger airframes need some work.