Suggested elsewhere that as far as BA insurers are concerned it is beyond economic repair.

No idea if this is fact or fantasy.

Moggy

The a/c is over 16 years old. I’d say that it is a safe bet.

It’s good that everyone got away from the a/c. A couple of small injuries I heard (BBC news).
It also ended well here…..
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Every day is a school day! Nice to know these things are still about.

I’ve still got ‘wobblies’ as well!

Exactly. it was used to fit and remove the tank bags. The bags are hung in with ‘poppers’ a spring-loaded, expanding flange that fits into the holes in the tank bay. The tool was smooth so you wouldn’t tear the tank. Pushing the central pin in would enable you to put in or remove the popper.

Pop quiz. what are these tools for?
They have been used on XL231.
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Looks like they don’t need to continue the investigation since it has already been done by the Telegraph.

The difference between the two is the AAIB investigate what really happened, not apportion the blame…….

That wheel does look more vehicle than a/c.