Hi folks,
Just too clear a few things up as a lot of stuff been posted on numerous forums. Yes the test flight was cancelled due too the weather and there where a couple of snags this morning that have now been rectified one with the number 2 tank that was reading incorrectly and the other with some bolts in the undercarrige which were done under an SI but unfortunately put back in slightly bent (you cant get better than a kwik fit fitter lol).
There is no way that 558 would of been allowed too perform at Cosford on Sunday even if she had completed the TEST FLIGHT snag free and then done a couple of DA flights for Mr CAA.
As for Waddington I know some people seem too think the CAA permit too fly will take a week too sort out but it will take MA about that long if not longer too get the paperwork too the CAA and then at least 3 weeks for CAA to give permit too display. And she still needs her (maybe the last) test flight done yet which I believe they are looking at next week but with our wonderful summer living up too expectations dont count on it.
Hope thats cleared up a few rumours.
Any questions
🙂

Thanks for the update.

I guess from what you’re saying, it will be very close as to weather or not she is able to display at Waddington?. I see that Waddington have taken the (p) – provisional off their website as far as 558 is concerned. Do you think if she’s not ready for a flying display, we might at least be able to see her there on the ground? Pride of place in the static 90th Anniversary display?

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Have you been there before?

I’ve been to Poland many times, but have never been to the show at Goraszka… I’m looking forward to it! – Will you be there? Are you based in Poland?

A very devout CL-44 fan from my side of the North Sea tried to get things moving regards the Guppy CL-44-0.
Alas, all his efforts came to nought… 🙁

He wouldn’t mind now if someone else stepped in. 😉

The CL-44 Association is a very strict “No No” as this association will be wound up in a couple of months, see http://www.cl44.org/ for that.

In the past some organisations have put a superficial interest in perhaps saving the cockpit of this “one-of-a-kind” bird plus perhaps some spare parts.
If someone/an organisation still has a genuine interest into preserving at least part of the Guppy, then please contact Heavylift at Fax + 61 2 9232 4668 .

General contact details as found at http://heavyliftcargo.com/contact.htm

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We faxed a letter to Heavy Lift a couple of weeks ago but haven’t heard anything yet. We’ve offered a home to a large portion of the aircraft. I think we’ll give them a call tomorrow and see what thier thoughts are! – I cant say too much about it yet, but if anything comes of it, then I’ll be sure to let you all know!

I just thought you might like to see this… It’s a photo I took of 927 at Scampton… Taken the day that the new Wembley stadium was opened!

None of them have flown since arriving at Kemble.

XH131 – External storage – Looks a bit of a state due to paintwork deterioration.
XH134 – Internal Storage – Excellent condition, capable of ground running.
XH135 – External Storage – Good condition – capable of ground running.

All are reported to be still up for sale through one of the other well known magazines.

Any idea how much for a PR9?

I did speak to David Thomas about the display routine and it was included in the lottery bid as the HLF wanted to see what the display was about.
It will, I think be a lighter version than the original RAF version though similar. Keeping the engines, airframe and undercarriage from too much stress will be the name of the game this time round. Having now heard a few times 558 sounds more like a 301 engined Vulcan, she is not so screachy now.
Soon you will be able to see for yourself at RAF Scampton when the crew go through the routine. If you can pop £5 in the e donate though, just to help her a long in leiu of a commerical sponsor. Ta

903… Is it confirmed that she will do her display practice at Scampton? Does anyone have any idea when this will be?

Is it an aircraft that was flying up until 31st March 2008, or has it ended it’s days an an instructional airframe? :confused: