I’ll do it publically John as I very much doubt there’s any need for you to lose sleep over it.
This “sighting” was earlier than the others I mentioned. I was a CCF cadet at the time so that puts it around 1968-1970ish.
My unit made several visits to No. 8 A.E.F. at RAF Shawbury for Chippie flying, etc. On at least one of the visits, we were taken to the M.U. side of the airfield for a look at derelict Hastings, Shackletons and Beverlies awaiting the end. It was from the coach that I first saw the section in a farmer’s front yard, just off what was still a public highway at that point (so it must have been readily visible to a great many people).
I recall going back with a pal some years later to have another look at the scrap area. We went down the same road but parked on a yellow line to get a good view. Two RAF bobbies in a mini van chased us off – I felt like protesting that we were on a public road but my mate was driving and he started the car up when they “swooped” on us. I cannot recall seeing the section on that occasion so it had probably already been taken away for scrap.
Given its prominent position, I’m sure we would have heard more about it if it had survived much longer.
If I had to chose, I’d go for York rather than Stirling as the fuselage cross section seemed more square than rectangular.
To put this in perspective, the MU still had a few Ansons in inside storage with inhibited engines etc, presumably with the intention of selling them on as goers. The ones with no apparent future were out in the long grass.
It’s a long time ago!
And apologies for highjacking your thread pistonrob!
your welcome, a fascinating read as its not far from me. oh for a time machine lol..
didnt Cardington have a clear out a few years back and found a load of tyres from beaufighters, all unused.. makes you wonder whats hidden away in sheds sometimes
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