Gent’s do i detect BEA red square………………….pre Aug 1968.:D
Ah ha Mr P back oop north at last,are you in work next week??:D
Correct; But along with the two upper collision light the L-1011 had two lower anti-collision lights.
Indeed that’s what i meant..:D
Chaps,the L1011 was fitted with two as well.:D
I’m pretty sure BA had the engines removed
Ren, OAC still has all 4 RR Olympus engines fitted.:D
PMN,ref OAC all hydrulic fluids,oils,and fuel were drained along with escape slides removed.The aircraft will never run on ground power as the gppu (ground power protection unit) was removed by BA.None of the aircraft’s systems are allowed to be reactivated ie using the original hydrulic/eletrical systems for health and safety.What must be remembered is BA still own all of their Concorde’s and are all loaned to the various museums with clauses on what can and cant be done to them.
Just as an example Concorde’s hydrulic system runs at 4,000psi all other subsonic aircraft run at 3,000psi.
There will be 21 flights a week in and out of MAN.
Seriously though is it possible to apply for a pass to enter the ramp?
The only way of gaining an airside access is to be employed by the Airport or another employer such as Ramp agents etc and an ID is needed and there is a tough CRB/criminal record check etc,you cannot just get an ID because you know someone (i was joking)
Friends in high places?
Yes sommin like that.:D:D
I was there at LHR 5 years ago my how time flies,Strage but true G-BOAC was moved from her normal place to make way for the Hangar build yesterday…………………………………..


Sam,seems to be a problem with the stbd engine,cowlings left unlatched this morning,here are a couple of piccy’s………………

Great piccy’s there Paul,thanx for your comments on WZK and also the pic on Jetphotos.net.:D
Ahh DH106 Comet,yet another brilliant design………
photo of the crew of the first flight…
As ever i will be at the AVP from 0900 till 1700.:cool:
Try the BA museum at LHR,if they cannot help then i have no idea where you may get this item.The folks at LHR are very helpfull and there is normally a charge for research/copy of the item.
http://www.bamuseum.com/