The answers simple. Tell the RAF – “no CVF, then no F-35” 😉

Probably because LCY is, at least for its size, an important and high profile airport. SDU and YTZ most definately are not.

I think you have hit the nail on the head. The fact that the plane was painted up specially for it and the fact that it is being seen flying in an out by other operators whom my just be interested in aquiring one at some point suggests that there is an element of marketing going on as well as some landing / take off and ground handling tests.

Something large and shiny has just landed at STN and to add to the confusion, those Blackhawks have apparently now morphed into Merlins :diablo: Don’t you love those Journo’s

There seems to be some misinformation doing the rounds re the USA visitors, it may be being done deliberately for security reasons.

Someone also mentioned an Ethiopian 737 is due at STN as well but I couldn’t quite see where they fit into the G20 thing, so it might just be a general movement

Its going to be very interesting in the next few days with all sorts of unusual stuff arriving at the main airports in the South East.

I have not been for many years but on the strength of an enjoyable visit last time I sent my two young Nephews along for a look with their dad last year.

They were not impressed as they thought the interactivity of some of the exhibits at Duxford was much more fun (They are young after all) . Their dad did comment that he thought it was looking a bit tatty as well and that Duxford seemed more contemporary but still respected the historical importance of the exhibits which was a difficult balance to strike.

Setting up an e-petition on the No 10 website, would at least mean that someone is compelled to check the situation and respond…………….and I doubt Museum trustees are used to getting queries from number 10 so it might focus a few minds.

So has anyone got a link to some pictures of the keel laying ?