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Oi Martin/Phantom Phixer – did you know Dinky made a model viscount in the colours of the sister ship of your aeroplane?! 🙂

TT

I did indeed squire and have one stashed somewhere in an orginal unmarked box.

Favourite model??????? Im rather partial to my Corgi RNHF Swordfish and Gemini Aces Mustang Princess Elizabeth. But so many to choose from in all honesty.

Curly boy, get yourself a display cabinet. Tis the only way forward for keeping her away from them. The to be Mrs Phantom Phixer insists on picking mine up. A lockable cabinet will shortly be stopping her with that naughty habit. 😀

The new(ish) town centre one or the one out by the M6?

Yes it would be one of those two :diablo:

Id be happy if Duxford announced in celebration of the event they were going to start the restoration of the Casa and paint it in its BoB film colours.

Once finished (pull out all the stops for an unveiling next year for the anniversary of the films release, yes I know its impossible Im having some fun) it could be unveiled to the public on the site of the hanger that was blown up during the making of the film :diablo:

I don’t know what advice I could possibly give to any aircraft owner. Maybe place a large sign under the cockpit canopy just stating that the aircraft is privately owned, is regularly cared for, and is not abandoned to its fate. You could maybe even date it and leave a contact number. None of this however will deter the elements that are intent on vandalism (and I’m not talking about UE types here).

Trouble is Creaky would they read the sign, and if they did take note?

Our museum roped barrier around the aircraft, which to me without signs means stay this side of the barrier. With signs which we have there is really no excuse for crossing the lines without an invite. Joe public seems to ignore this more and more frequently these days. So what chance with the UE brigade. As an aircraft owner I worry about people ignoring these rules and the damage they may do. And thats not even mentioning the UE cretins. 🙁

Was at Long Marston just before Chrimbo. Had a walk around the gate guard Sea Prince.

Surprised that its still very easy to turn the props and a decent bit of compression still in both engines. Lovely popping sound as the blades are pushed through.

Happy Birthday chap. Hope you had a good un.

Somebody mention the Viscount? 🙂

Bad weather has meant that not a lot on the outside has been done as yet. But thats the same with most outdoor projects I guess. The big changes there will be when the good weather comes.

Internally a few jobs have been done but as she is not yet open to the public these will not be seen yet. Im presently working on restoring the co-pilots seat which is presently in pieces and stripped back ready for a respray.

I have also restored a pair of jet pipe blanks for the girl and some of the throttle linkages. In the next few weeks the instrument panels are coming out for some restoration work.

The main push has been on putting together an information pack that will enable us to approach companies with a view to getting a sponsor for her reassembly which is planned at somepoint during easter-summer 2008.

If anyone has any leads on potential sponsors for her reassemby please drop me a pm.

We are also negotiating a couple of sponsorship deals for other areas of the restoration which if they come to fruition will be a bonus for the project. Cant say anymore than that at the present time though.

Roy did you never get the pics I sent to you of MAM G-ARYB?

Unsure if I still have them but if you require PM me and can get them done again on wed for you.

Regards Martin