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  • November 4, 2005 at 5:21 pm in reply to: Vulcan XM575 #1422412
    James Barber
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    We moved from the old Aeropark due to Airport future expansions.

    James B

    November 1, 2005 at 10:38 pm in reply to: Vulcan XM575 #1425973
    James Barber
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    The civil serial for XM575 is G-BLMC. I work with XM575 at East Midlands Aeropark (I am a volunteer), she is in a really healthy condition. 3/4 engines are in working order (although we can’t test them due to houses behind). 575 looks to have a happy future here at the Airport. It’s highly unlikely 575 will fly again. I’m just happy its on display.

    James B

    October 23, 2005 at 12:04 am in reply to: Any modellers here? #416059
    James Barber
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    I like model aircraft making. I collect 1:72nd aircraft. I have about 60 Post WW2 aircraft, and the odd WW2 aircraft or so on top of my wardrobe waiting to get built.

    I will be building a model air museum when I get some room to built it. I can’t wait. 🙂

    Please feel free to send a message if you want to know what aircraft are planned for my model air museum.

    James B

    October 19, 2005 at 12:27 am in reply to: Few MAM pics! #1344744
    James Barber
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    Cheers Bostin01

    G-BEOZ will have a lot of work doing to it, a repaint, a clean-out etc. Also to sort out the concrete pads because the right side wheel is not on properly, we measured out the pads wrong lol and we want to extend the concrete so the wheel doesn’t sink.

    Will G-APRL at Coventry have any work done to it?

    James B

    October 18, 2005 at 9:18 pm in reply to: Few MAM pics! #1344779
    James Barber
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    We get dirt on G-BEOZ at East Midlands, but not as bad as Coventry’s. G-BEOZ is mainly clean all around apart from the tail section. I also noticed by the pics that the tires are flat. A sorry state.

    Only 2 Argosy 101s left in the UK. Let’s hope they both get some attention. Well I will be starting on the Argosy at NEMA.

    James B

    October 18, 2005 at 11:40 am in reply to: Few MAM pics! #1345425
    James Barber
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    What has happened to the Argosy, it looks ever so dirty. I work with the other 101 Argosy at East Midlands Airport. The Sea Vixen looks a lot better now. Are there plans to add some letters on it etc.

    James B

    October 9, 2005 at 5:26 pm in reply to: Mark9 Visits Lasham #1358253
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    Where is the other propellor for the Prince? Such a shame the way these 10 aircraft are being looked after 🙁

    The Wessex’ wheels look like they have sunk into the ground. The Drover has no wheels. The 2 Meteor’s don’t look too bad, just need a paint job.

    James B

    September 29, 2005 at 8:19 pm in reply to: Canberra Cockpit forsale! #1371632
    James Barber
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    Is that a Viscount nose I saw next to the Andover fuselage for sale?

    James B

    September 27, 2005 at 12:11 am in reply to: Avro Shackleton; South Africa (Sat. Photo) #1376658
    James Barber
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    I spotted this Shackleton a few hours ago, also the other one parked on the grass. I also spotted a Shackleton at Swartkop Airport along with a Canberra, Hercules, and more military aircraft.

    James B

    August 30, 2005 at 5:14 pm in reply to: Google Earth #1419800
    James Barber
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    I have had Google Earth for a few weeks now and spotted a few air museums im the UK including City of Norwich Aviation Museum, East Midlands Aeropark, Duxford museum and more. They were all so clear.

    Also spotted a large museum at an Airport in France, forgot the name of it.

    James B

    August 14, 2005 at 8:00 pm in reply to: Long Marston, Warks. #1344759
    James Barber
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    I am from the East Midlands Aeropark volunteers association. Myself and the museum secretary are interested in the Jet Provost and DH Dove at Long Marston. I would prefer them at EMA Aeropark where they will be restored instead of being rotted at Long Marston.

    Does anyone know if the JP and Dove are for sale? My museum secretary is wondering how much the Dove and JP will be worth if they were for sale.

    I feel sorry for the aircraft collection there.

    James B

    August 4, 2005 at 11:56 pm in reply to: VAMPIRE HELP…! #1359117
    James Barber
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    The Midland Air Museum’s T.11 Vampire outside is more or less complete. They do have a T.11 cockpit section in a workshop.

    I hope this helps.

    James B

    August 1, 2005 at 6:07 pm in reply to: XN728 #1364782
    James Barber
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    I just hate seeing planes that end their days like that. Such a shame.

    James B

    July 26, 2005 at 10:28 pm in reply to: East Midlands Aeropark #1370738
    James Barber
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    I am a volunteer at the Aeropark. The Vulcan hasn’t been repainted for about 12 years now but has been kept in good running condition, it won’t be running as there are houses pointing towards the engines.

    I’ll add more updates next time I’m working down there.

    James B

    June 20, 2005 at 6:57 pm in reply to: East Midlands Aeropark. #1431755
    James Barber
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    The Meteor and Vampires are still down at the old site but should move by summer (a few weeks probably) We have the wheel pads ready for the Meteor and Vampire. The Vampire pod is going on display in the new building. The Sheriff will also go inside for restoration.

    Last time I was there working, we had an old control tower truck, we had to get rid of the truck but keep the tower.

    James B

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