Kinda new here but I have been lurking in the background!!!
I really want to know what is going on with XH558 at Bruntingthorpe. I understand from a press release I was given at Waddington that TVOC now have the funding to start the restoration, but reading on here there seems to be a difference of opinion. The TVOC website seems to be of little information, and no mention of when the Delta will be flying again.
Anyone with any info?
Scott
By: RobAnt - 21st October 2004 at 18:21
I can’t say much, but I believe there maybe a new webmaster on the TVOC site soon. Hopefully more information will be available when that decision has been made.
By: John C - 20th October 2004 at 09:51
Well, from what I saw at the last Cold War Jet bash at Bruntingthorpe, 558 looked like the world’s biggest jigsaw puzzle, but everything seemed as though it was moving forward. I spent a long time just trying to work out what some of the bits were!
Until I’d seen her in this state, I had no idea what a massive undertaking the operation is. No matter what polarized opinions exist about TVOC, they’ve got a lot of work to do, and it’s a brave decision to attempt it. Maybe info will be more forthcoming as the project moves forward.
JC
eternal optimist
By: whalebone - 20th October 2004 at 00:57
Hi Scott and welcome to the Forum.
OOOOhhhh dear……….. have you started one here :rolleyes:
Personally,
1) yes I think there is a very good chance she will take to the air again.
2) as to quite when ? well past experience indicates that TVOC is probably the very and final last place ever, ever, ever, to seek up to date information. They are far too important ( Corporate ) to actually talk to the people at the bottom of the pile ( those who will actually pay on the gate to see her fly again )
3) my advice is to now run away and hide as the pro’s and con’s debate may well re-ignite :diablo:
Good luck !
Phil.
By: Swallow69 - 19th October 2004 at 22:57
So whats next? I have given a large amount of money to put 558 back in the air, I think its not a very good show that they dont keep us informed.
If the aircraft doesnt fly, do you think people have a case to get their money back? After all I was donated to get the aeroplane in the air. :confused:
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