They did indeed have 301’s. Didn’t know the 301-engined ones were howl-less, sure ‘655 squeaked out a little howl-let when I went down to see her do her thing a couple of years back…:D

Me too! Specially if a Kubel’s thrown in as well…:D

What’s the chances of a real live VC-10 making its home at Brunty, rather than being given the chop…? I can hope!:)

I meant the C97 would probably be in one of the private yards rather than still on D-M, should have been clearer, apologies :o. I know the 52’s get the chop on site; something horrible about watching that giant blade do it’s work.

The FAA started getting snotty and pulling fleets of ‘older’ fire bombers after a couple of nasty accidents didn’t they? Ie Hawkins & Powers’ fleet for example.

I see a whole new thread in the making- who can devise the best Pleming howl-inducing implement?! 😀

Looks like a nasty one, thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like you came to the right place for info on them!

no problem james mate,

just thought i would let you know, by the way the singapore is coming on fantastic, 5 profiles done several more planned so if ya fancy doing a book:diablo:

…As in the Singapore flying boats? Not done any of the ones that operated off Hornsea Mere by any chance have you?

With luck and a following wind I’ll be down for a visit first weekend in June, can’t wait to see what’s changed since my last bimble around about 10 years ago 🙂

Just had a random though pop into my little skull- the Victor at Brunty looking on slightly smugly while the VC-10’s are getting the chop… 😮

Trumper- ‘nail’…’head’…:)