Just bought her a new car, will probably have to spend a bit on a decent watch just so she has something to open on the day.

A nice thought

Lightning – No chance

Bucc – The Jury’s still out.

Interesting to not that with the current CAA rules the humble Gnat would not be allowed to fly (had they not already given approval) because of the number of mishaps that were due to aircraft/design malfunction rather than Pilot error. This is the same reasoning behind not letting the Lightning fly. Not sure about the Brick, if it has the Spar Mods carried out then ?????

Nowt here either

If they can cover the restoration costs from HLF/Donations and the operating costs from sponsorship (note IF) then why not give the displays for free?. This isnt a profit making exercise it is an attempt to display the aircraft for all to see.

The business plan needs to openly reflect this, if it does then what is the problem.

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Words fail me!!

There were “begging” adverts in the Telegraph and the Mail today stating that they have to match the money thet the HLF are putting in. Maybe these are the articles referred to. In which case its a bit late for them to have realised this.

As for my views, well I really hope I am wrong but without the support of the engine manufacturer (which they dont have so I am told) then it aint going to happen. I have to admit that the wall of silence and veiled threats from the campaign organisers havent helped much either.

I am surprised that they made such a fuss when the original grant was turned down. At the very beginning I can remember being told by someone close to the campaighn that “we will have to do it without the Lottery as they wont support a restoration to fly” this was a good 3 years before the original application. If they new this from the start, why did they go ahead?

If she flies then I will be the happiest man on the planet, but I am not holding my breath.

I am surprised and saddened by your views , after all this is an aviation forum

Does that mean we cannot be realistic then.

ooooh hark whos being paranoid. :rolleyes:

Another case of newer members opinions being unwelcome here?

Dan it was nothing of the sort. There was an accident. In the UK we have the worlds finest Accident Investigation Authority the AAIB. Let them get on with their work and please quit speculating. It does no-one any good. If the end result of the report is that the Pilot made an error, then so be it. (note AAIB reports dont apportion blame, they merely explain what happened).

Without knowing how to fly a Blenheim or how much fuel was on board when the flyby occurred, any comment of the nature you made is speculation. IMHO That is unwelcome from anyone not just you.

FWIW as far as I am concerned you are very welcome here.