So is that really a production error, or simply a mod?

Panel looks correct to me for a T.5, it has however not been fitted by the looks of it as there are no mods to it for additional instruments that were fitted during their service life.

As for if it is back to front, iirc this has been sold before on e-bay and the previous seller noted that all the instrument fixing points were countersunk on the wrong side hence ‘back to front’ and also backs up why it was never fitted.

Regards,

John.

Bit late in the day but I would like to add to this thread, firstly it’s been a very long time since I last visited NAM owing to personal reasons, this event gave me a little kick up the harris and I decided to get down there.

I was yet again impressed with the first rate organisation and welcoming atmosphere of the wole event, the crew at NAM are a great bunch and those who hadn’t seen me fora while made me feel very welcome.

The range of stalls was as ever very comprehensive and although I only bought one instrument, it was the one I had been looking for for a while and gave me a broad smile all the way home!!.

So all in all another cracking aeroboot and my heartfelt thanks goes out to all at NAM and the stallholders who devote their time to making this event what it is.

Regards,

John.

Mk3, Vulcan maybe?

John.

I should add though that you’re being incredibly naive if you think a published interview represents an honest account of the CAA’s view!

Just how much more ‘from the horses mouth’ do you want it??????

John.

as i said in an earlier post i’m far from pointing fingers ,

but we have to remember it is a very old and very technical exceptionaly fast millitary machine

part of the reason the uk no longer allows them to fly

they were not the best safety reccord plane in thier day either

in thier time they were very close to a spacecraft

given all this and then letting enthusiasts run them ( no matter how skilled and efficient !! )

it was a timebomb waiting to go off ( only my personal oppinion obviously )

but none the less pretty close to the tragic truth

we all like to see them flying and they did a stearling job of seeing superb aircraft flying for the last time

hopefully in time they will be remembered for that instead of one accident

but i do feel once aircraft of this type are no longer under the charge of millitary and manufacturers it is time to ground them !!

I’ll have some of what you are smoking please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John.

Think I might be doing something that weekend:p:diablo:

John.

Peter,

You are correct, of the 18 (I think) that are to be scrapped at Bruntingthorpe, one will be preserved in taxiable condition.

John.