I have it in mind that the frame of Bluebird owes more to the Forth Rail Bridge than to any jet fighter. Not only that but it is a bit skew-wiff as well so definitely not to aeronautical standards. If you likened it to a plane, I sort of think heavyweight Hurricane skinned in metal. See no problem with discussion here.

Presumably anyone with sufficient funds to purchase the DH9 will also have the wherewithal to fully investigate the provenance of the airframe and if they have any concerns then they can always cross the road and buy a different one at DH9s-r-us.

Logically one has to wonder if the airframe will ultimately end up on an island in the Southern Hemisphere

For an object lesson in the transitory nature of the internet, you only have to look at the number of useful forum threads on a whole range of subjects which have been decimated at a stroke by the Photobucket debacle.

Thought it went to Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage and Armour Collection in Seattle, Washington State

My thanks Robin

To excuse the restoration as being to “third world” standards because of its location is specious. You only need the google the Great Egyptian Museum at Giza to see the intent and what can be achieved.

That restoration is pure technological and museological incompetence. No more, no less

Absolutely unbelievable.

I trust everybody associated with its recovery, for all their fine words, are happy with the final outcome………

Don’t discount the historic military vehicle market either, particularly as the pool of vehicles that are “easy” restorations has virtually dried up. Might be worthwhile posting a similar message on HMVF