I was watching both approaches and saw nothing odd or noteworthy about either.

It is to the credit of the fund raisers that they have managed to make any progress with this concept. I am wary of being critical when they have done so much. It seems easier to raise funds for a brand new building and park than it is to keep fund raising for existing locations which already are memorials. From my distant viewpoint I would rather support East Kirkby and the memorial in London.

The crimes are very sad and made all the more so by the bravery of those killed. However i cannot let facts be overlooked. if you have any interest in the debate about capital have alook at http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/study-88-criminologists-do-not-believe-death-penalty-effective-deterrent
I am not seeking a debate here but always seek to place facts .

Glad to say Hampden that outside display does not always spell doom,i can think of several that sat outside as gate gaurdians and are now flying and a fair number of museum ones, from Blackpool the Seafire,Mew Gull are airworthy and the Lancaster is being restored to fly.

The visit highlighted the UK publics interest in WW2 era aircraft flying.Whilst I have been an enthusiast for many years it is seldom that the general public realises what is flying about.Hope the lesson is learned and that 2015 results in greater publicity for all the preserved flying aircraft.The key seems to be the use of the many aspects of social media.

seasons greetings to all involved in the 2014 events.

good to read of your save,well done. I have always been impressed with the pics of Javelins with 4 air to air missiles mounted,wonder if this could be done? did you know that the Javelin helped with Concorde trials? the last one flying used to run air sampling flights over Cardigan bay, Concorde would do a supersonic run North to south and the Javelin would then fly in the opposite direction into the wake and then dash back to Boscombe with the air samples.

Sopwith, it is because very few have the means to buy an aircraft but far more can be involved in smaller items.

Cosford has a role to play as part of the attempt to prevent the magnetic attraction of the South Of England winning more exhibits.This has pulled in many airframes over many years. The IWM has recognised this and chosen Manchester as a Northern hub.