Nice Hunter project HERE

Didn’t know that about ‘506, was the airframe included with the sale to the US?

Similarly, what has happened to the Jaguar XX119 and Tornado F.3 ZE791.

I can understand displaying combat veteran airframes but would also like to see these Retirement Schemes on display as well (if they’re not already).

Yes I know that we can’t expect every airframe to be saved/displayed and are not representative of the standard finish applied for Operations but these two in particular, plus ZG506, really stand out!

XX119 went to Cosford and ZE791 went to Leeming for parts recovery.

Given that only a couple of GR9’s have made it into preservation, I’m pleased they didn’t ‘waste’ (IMO) one of those spaces with ZG506… I think that was an awful scheme to apply to a GR9. No offence meant… But it didn’t float my boat!

Its nice, but its a lot of money for a stripped out shell… No engines, no instruments, one seat…. I think it’s expensive!

I still wish I understood the MOD disposal process… How is it that some aircraft like this Wessex go direct to Air and Ground, while other aircraft (like this Dominies) go via eDisposals?… Does anyone know?

Thats a very interesting photo Anthony… Do you have any more photos of HK Austers in those markings? Any idea how long before your Auster will emerge in such colours??

I think more and more people are using eBay in the way simon describes.

It’s bl**dy annoying when you let one item pass hoping to buy another only for the seller to then remove it off eBay and sell it privately. I don’t think that’s the spirit of the system and I don’t think eBays fees of 10% are too bad really given that it’s a truly global market.

If you’re going to list things on eBay then I think you should be forced to let the auction run… I don’t think Bonhams auction house would allow the seller to remove their original Van Gogh half way through the auction because they got a better offer… Why should it happen on eBay?

Taifun,

You have a PM… If it comes off, can I please request that the £100 goes to Flights for Life?!!!! – A charity which I am heavily involved with.

Thanks!

Who said anything about breaking in? If it was open its fair game to them.

As a supporter of the site (28 days later) you will know full well that these ‘urban explorers’ regularly break in to gain entry… The nimrod is a perfect example. Its MOD property, it was on a secure airfield and I’m pretty sure it wasn’t left open for all to just wander through. Breaking in… yes, they do it regularly. If both you and I frequent the 28 days later site then you’ll know thats exactly what they do.