The torque tube looks too long for Shackleton.

No idea Tim, I just remember some serious discussion when we thought it was going to be only Shack and Nimrod left at Coventry. I know that it quickly became apparent that this wouldn’t happen so we just watched from the sidelines as everything got packed up boxed and shipped off to Cornwall.

Funny… I seem to remember part of the reason we chose not to up sticks and move our Shackleton was because maintenance was staying at Coventry. Thats also why the decision was taken to re-open at weekends for public access.

The other thing that strikes me as funny is always the numbers. Comparing footfall at Coventry Airport to visitor numbers to Cornwall – as opposed to maybe visitor numbers to Newquay which is probably less than the millions quoted in some places. Either way, I’m sad its come to an end of sorts. It’ll be nice to see some of the aircraft return, but a shame that it happened the way it did.

Regards,

Rich

There’s several parts that would fit 963 nicely!

Windhover – the Shack doesn’t belong to Mr Hodges so he’s unlikely to give you access to take parts off.

Regards

Rich

Does the crowd funding bit mean the money isnt there yet to pay for it?

Thats what I wondered. Its what the BBC article suggests.

Rich

I withdrew my interest after another forumite stuck the boot in, December.

This was my first (Shackleton) contact since then.

I don’t know the ins and outs, just that there is some support when the time comes.

Baz

Hi Baz,

My post wasn’t aimed your way, sorry for the confusion. The phone conversation we had regarding the Shack when she first went up for tender left it clear where we all stood.

It just seem a of late there’s a few people making a noise and not much progress. We offered help at several points but heard nothing. If they don’t need us and have spares, tools and documentation sorted thats fine. But it would have been nice to be told one way or the other.

Regards,

Rich