This all took a bit longer than anticipated due to ‘ships in the night’ syndrome, however, it was worth the wait. I had a meeting with the CO of St Mawgan and OC Portreath last night and the issue of these blades were discussed. It came across (generally) that the RAF wants to do more (here away) to preserve historic aviation and be involved at all levels. This includes the Shackleton on the gate (long term) and civilian accessability (denied at the moment) also the rebuild of my Canberra cockpit under a long term loan, to allow (under supervision!) the younger generation getting involved, ie ATC cadets etc.
An aviation trail for Cornwall involving (Air) museums and POIs. to bring Cornwalls history to the fore to visitors and locals alike. There was more but not for this thread.
Andy, your blades have deteriorated quite badly and quickly over the last few years and oxidising as we thought, however, OC Portreath will have it surveyed this morning and when I meet with him tomorrow discuss the way forwards. Interesting to note the CO of St Mawgan said take it down, bring it back to the workshops and restore it here, so it may end up on one of my trailers for transport(!)
It took a bit of time to sort out but I think this is the only way to go.
We discussed ACF50 and application but an engineering officer said they had a directive not to use it anymore (H&S) which means they will have gallons of the stuff laying around:diablo:
Baz
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