It’s quite interesting to see that this beast was driven by diesel engines, not a subject that I know much about, however, having ‘Googled’, the results are quite interesting.
How far advanced are the plans to raise the a/c from the water and who is prepared to conserve such a large airframe.

If you Google Kelham Island and search their site there’s a picture of the Grand Slam at the museum, forgot it didn’t have a tail fin though.

I don’t know to much about the PB4-Y2 and wasn’t aware of the amount of action it saw in WW2, so I Googled by putting in PB4-Y2 and found a fascinating web site from an actual veteran, Tony Suarez, complete with original photos and interesting comments, I would suggest you all had a look.

Every time I try to get on to Google Earth ‘Computer says no’.

Perhaps, I’d better check up on the 25 pounder shell I keep in the fireplace and use as an ashtray.
I remember looking over R5868 when it arrived at the gate in the early 60’s, don’t recall a Grand Slam.
Isn’t the total devastation of North Lincoln scenario a bit over the top, as the blast at Hemel Hempstead registered 2.5 on the Richter scale but only affected buildings in the immediate vicinity. On a scale of distance, the detonation of this bomb at Foulness would have blown up Southend or even set off the sunken Montgomery ammo ship and detonated Canvey and the Isle of Grain refineries.
Incidentally, whats the latest on the stability of the Montgomery, I used to do a lot of business at Grain refinery in the 80’s and they hadn’t got a clue about the contents of the wreck until I told them.

[QUOTE=Bruce]All,

I propose the 29th January as the new date to visit the DH Museum. Please register your interest here, though this is not essential!

Again, it will still be the museum closed season, and will be cold, you can be sure!

I hope to see as many of you as possible – and will be grateful for any feedback you can offer.

All the best

Count me in, have’nt checked for birthday parties but it should be a clear date, probably will have flu or the M25 will catch fire knowing my luck.

Who will fly the beast, I assume that there are a number of ex-Bucc pilots still current.
My great memories of this a/c were both at Finningley.
During the post Gulf War 1 show they carried out an awesome low level weaving attack, still in their tatty desert camo, then there was their final airshow appearance when I was lucky enough to be positioned right on their live parking spot, unfortunately next to the funfair, but got some lovely footage.
Look forward to seeing it at Legends then, flying in from Marshalls I suppose, is this a Gulf veteran.