Hi All,
Moogy – Likewise matey it was all guesswork on my part..:rolleyes:

TwinOtter23 – Many thanks for that so in short it’s cheaper to construct new build hangar…:eagerness:

plough – Any idea why the planning application cost so much ? Come to that being as the VTTS is a good cause couldn’t they have waved the
charge or was the cost already a heavily discounted ?

Here’s yet another poser for all of you:- Being as the Vulcan was associated with Robinhood as a dispersal site for these beautiful aircraft did the
council forgo the rates and so forth cost that are normally charged to businesses ? If not why not being the whole operation was based on donations
and backers ?

Geoff.

Hi All,
dcollins103,
What about scouting out museums who find it hard to stay afloat, would welcome an injection of cash and are willing to part with their Mosquito ?
so long it passes any tests to examine whether or not it would be a viable candidate for returning to an airworthy status ?…..:confused:

Geoff.

Hi All,
Tony – Yes she was just a minor part but it’s only after most actors or actresses have been successful later in their careers that you recognise them
in films of yester year but indeed you are correct as I thought exactly the same silly moo!…:D

Allow (Via Sky Cinema) An excellent British low budget drama that the actors pull off especially Timothy Spall…:cool:

Starring:-Timothy Spall, Juno Temple, Hayley Squires, Matt Ryan and Susan Lynch.

Ria (Juno Temple) and Joseph (Timothy Spall) are both in Blackpool to escape. She’s trying to get away from her abusive boyfriend, he’s trying
to escape memories of the death of his wife. When their paths cross, she won’t leave him alone and an initially grudging friendship develops.
But what they’re trying to leave behind them just won’t go away.

Geoff.

Hi All,
Ross – Thanks for that had a quick scan through looks like a lot of work went into the detail surrounding various alternative roof replacements.

What I cannot get my head around is why it would cost £200’000 just to repair damage then basically paint some weatherproof gunk on it, then for
another £72’510 (The recommended option) they add an aluminium. I am not ofay with construction techniques so by seem I take it they mean the
centre of the roof ?

Geoff.

Hi All,
Moggy C – I did actually wonder whether it may be something to do with current build regs etc.etc.etc. But it’s the same old thing that it comes down to with me regarding most of these projects, in that I always tend to look at them as black and white choices without any of unforeseen problems that may go hand in hand with my answers.

It’s even more so especially when whatever projects such as this bang on about funding shortages needing x amount for new build when there are alternatives to their plans. At the end of the day I suppose it comes down to what’s practicable although costing more for a new build it’s the easier option. If as you say the hangars are being condemned as dangerous so why have none of them been demolished when the RAF has vacated a station ?

To me all I see is a massive hangar that could be dismantled,relocated and fitted out/altered to accommodate whatever as it gets rebuilt I mean they would have to do the same with a modern new build or would it cost to much to ensure the rebuilt hangar met with modern build regs ?

Geoff.

Hi All,
Thought I would post this update from the VTTS.

Robert Pleming writes with an overview of what has been happening since the success of the Survival Appeal:

We are now six months on from the successful conclusion of the £200,000 Survival Campaign, required because of the effects of the loss of the
Trust’s ability to host visitor tours and events at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA).

As a business, the Trust needs to do whatever is required to remain trading and solvent, and to discharge its contractual responsibilities. As a charity,
the Trust has a duty to provide public benefits, specifically the safeguarding of its heritage assets XH558 and WK163 but importantly also to explain
and educate in any way possible what is interesting, valuable and relevant about these assets.

As a summary for new readers of these newsletters, the loss of the Trust’s ability to trade in DSA’s Hangar 3 at the end of January necessitated a
radical restructure of the Trust, to reflect the significant reduction in revenue but also the temporary cessation of many activities. Undoubtedly the
most significant loss was that of the ability for the public to visit the aircraft, due to the move of the aircraft to Hangar 1, to which public access was
denied, and subsequently to external airside parking. In 2016, the Trust welcomed over 19,000 visitors to Hangar 3. In 2017, that has shrunk to the
couple of hundred visitors participating in XH558’s ground engine run days, plus a few hundred more that have attended events and talks that the
Trust has arranged around the country.

The Trust went from 22 full-time employees plus 2 part-time employees (five of whom the Trust inherited when it took over the lease of Hangar 3 in
January 2016), supporting a £2.4million annual turnover, to 8 full-time employees plus 1 part-timer (three of whom still service a profitable facilities
management contract for Hangar 3) for a projected annual revenue of £800,000. As ever, a few contracted consultants continue to contribute in
specialist areas such as fund-raising. The Survival Appeal enabled the Trust to absorb the shock of this huge change.

DSA’s offer of a lease on a plot of land on the airport’s boundary on which a purpose-built Heritage Hangar could be constructed provided a feasible
route forward to the eventual resumption of the Trust’s charitable activities, and the way by which the Trust could discharge its responsibilities to the
Heritage Lottery Fund for the preservation of XH558 in full working order, and the delivery of educational activities for the rest of the century.

Over the spring and summer months, under Andrew Edmondson’s leadership, considerable work has been done pro bono by a team of local design,
engineering and construction companies, firstly to create a workable but cost-effective design for the new 2500m2 Heritage Hangar tailor-made for
public visits and events alongside aircraft engineering, but also to carry out the tests and inspections required for a successful application for planning
permission to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. Last week, that application was submitted, together with the required and not insubstantial
fee of over £15,000. We expect to receive a decision in December.

The work done on the design of the new hangar also generated an estimate for the total cost of construction and fit-out – some £2.8million, including
start-up working capital. Unlike many other charities, the Trust does not have an endowment or capital reserves, so the plan is to find an investor or
consortium to fund the build, with the added attraction of contributing to the development of the Airport.

In parallel with the planning activity, a Business Plan for the Heritage Hangar has been created, based on the successful business model in Hangar 3 of
visitor tours, events, merchandising and catering. This Business Plan has been to subject of extensive review and will continue to be updated, as we need
it to be as robust as possible. The Business Plan is aimed at demonstrating that an investor funding the construction of the new Heritage Hangar will be
assured of an acceptable return on an investment.

We are already talking to prospective investors, and expect to gain valuable feedback on optimising the attractiveness of our proposition over coming
weeks. As with any charity embarking on a new direction, we are drawing on advice from various quarters, especially from those who have experience
of similar projects. It’s difficult to be definite on timescales, but we very much hope to open for business in the new Heritage Hangar in 2018. If there
is anyone reading this who believes they have the relevant experience to help, please contact me – rpleming@vulcantothesky.org

In addition to all this work aimed at securing the future for the Trust, the team’s fundraising, merchandising, events and outreach activities have
continued with a stream of imaginative and exciting ideas. These have been and will continue to be vital to the continued existence of the Trust since
its restructuring; please watch out for further initiatives in coming weeks and months.

Support of the Trust’s activities by growing numbers of volunteers all around the country is becoming very important, especially to the Trust’s abilities
to deliver public benefits in terms of talks and events away from Doncaster Sheffield Airport itself. During the summer, our volunteers enabled the
Trust to be represented at several of the major airshows, where we were heartened by the expressions of interest and good wishes from the many
supporters who visited the stand. The Trust now has over 50 active volunteers, and we expect this to grow – do let us know if you would like to join
the team. (See here for an appeal for specific volunteer roles.)

We understand that there are a number of questions that have arisen over recent weeks to which Dr Stephen Liddle, one of our Trustees, has kindly
responded in a “Question and Answer” page, which follows on below.

I hope we will have further significant news on progress to bring you in the coming few months, and will broadcast this to you all in our regular
e-newsletters and on social media, however I also plan to provide a further comprehensive update to supporters in six months’ time.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of XH558’s first post-restoration flight on 18th October, I wish all her supporters the very best.

Robert Pleming.

An extensive Question and Answer section compiled by Trustee, Dr Stephen Liddle, to respond to the most frequently seen queries with regard to the end of flying, XH558’s location and the future. (Click link below and scroll down to the bottom for the questions please.)

http://www.vulcantothesky.org/6monthreview.html

Geoff.

Hi All,
J Boyle – You know I have to agree with you there Rod Taylor was a very underrated actor in my opinion….:cool:

We Still Steal The Old Way the sequel to We Still Kill The Old Way Although low budget and starring recognisable Tv actors the
film IMHO is watchable just a good old fashioned crime flick with a bit of humour thrown in, if you like the genre you will like this….:cool:

Starring:-Ian Ogilvy,Julian Glover,Christopher Ellison,Lysette Anthony,Billy Murray,Tony Denham,Patrick Bergin,Tanya Franks,Anouska Mond
Vas Blackwood,Sean Cronin,Cristian Solimeno,Nicky Henson,Keith-Lee Castle,Linal Haft and Sean Blowers.

An aging criminal outfit carries out a daring robbery, only to be caught in the midst of its heist. Sentenced to hard time in Britain’s toughest prison, the outfit encounters a nemesis from the past who is intent on settling an old score.

Geoff.