Hi all,

Its great to see the Airfix Shackleton finally break cover, and we were proud to be part of the project! There were a couple of times we nearly got busted as one set of drawings came back in Hornby hobbies wrapping.. This is to our knowledge the first time the original Shackleton manufacturers drawings have been used since the 1970’s for the spar rebuilds, and the first time they have been used for a commercial project of any kind. The Airfix Shackleton should be pretty much an accurate representation of a factory fresh Shackleton.

Photos from Airfix:

I appreciate that things have been also progressing with WR963 that I haven’t posted up here – we’ve been getting along with propeller servicing on all engines under the expert guidance of this forum’s own member camlobe, and recruited forum member hunterxf382 too. I will get an update up over the christmas period.

Kind regards,

Rich W

I’m always positive when it comes to Shackletons! Hopefully details of our plan to save WL795 should have filtered down to the CAS, but I’ll be making sure over the weekend. I can’t go into detail publicly, but all the necessary elements for her survival are covered.

Howard – we’ve tried e-mail, Facebook, and phone. Left two answerphone messages, numerous contact details… no reponse as yet. Our chairman is trying again tomorrow; although he’s on crutches due to a hip replacement op, he’s itching for something ‘Shack’ to do!

Kernowite,

You’re correct. Tenders had to be with the DSA/DE&S, in hard copy, by no later than this Wednesday. (17th Dec). They also had to include a firm price along with all the necessary documents such as risk assessments and method statements for removal, transport and disposal. Trying to start fundraising at this stage may be too little too late.

One way or another, we’ll attempt to keep WL795 intact, even if it means negotiation with the scrappers if they are the winning tender.