Everyone an their aunty thinks the Germans will go down the F35 route in the medium term. It may be that they choose to let the French supply them with a Rafale MLU or something to replace the Typhoon (given that the idea of replacing Rafale is not being discussed).

The notion of Germany joining Britain and Japan (were that to happen), makes not sense in the post Brexit age. Eurofighter was a product of it’s time and whether the French would unilaterally be able to replicate Rafale in the future is just as uncertain.

IMO a British-German-Japanese collaboration is much more likely than a French-German one. When was the last time France successfully developed and built any front line aircraft in collaboration with another nation? The British and Germans have past forms with the exceptional Typhoon and Tornado aircraft (albeit with their fair share of development issues)

However, will Japan really develop an aircraft with Britain at the expense of their partnership with the US? Doubtful.

Thanks for the update 🙂

Great news about the Mirage, and the Bucc is going to look sharp in her new scheme 😎

Not a bad idea, he seems to be genuinely interested in our aviation heritage.

As unlikely as it is (to the point of being impossible) Argentina would be best relinquishing their claim to the Falkland Islands, in exchange for a defence partnership with what is one of the regions strongest powers – Britain. It would also mean that the Argentines could focus their defence spending in other areas, while saving costs. Britain would pick up another regional ally, one whose peoples share similar values (by peoples im not referring to politicians on either side).

Unfortunately the political situation makes this fantasy.

Elvington dont have the use of the runway. I gather it is covered in go carts, but we should be grateful that the museum were able to use it for so many years, hence the arrival of the Victor and Nimrod.

No go karts 🙂 THey run super car driving days once a month, and the odd other event, but generally it is unused. Except for the aircraft which still regularly use it.

Someone has found a ‘creative’ way of demonstrating their displeasure with VTTS 😀

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/252766471984?_mwBanner=1

This is interesting;

28TH JANUARY 2017 BY YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM

“Recent press reporting and general community rumours have generated a series of questions from Museum supporters and visitors with regard to the future of the Museum, the adjoining airfield and possible housing development.

The current discussion on the future home of the Vulcan XH558 based at Doncaster has created further queries, especially with regards to a future home for the Vulcan project.

With this in mind, we thought it would be useful to provide the facts as we have them at this time…

…With regard to the current Vulcan issues and the future of XH558, we have a long standing agreement with “Vulcan to the Sky” regarding future help and accommodation should it be needed and we continue to support them in this respect.

Ian Reed, Director.”

http://yorkshireairmuseum.org/latest-news/york-planning-the-museum-and-vulcan-questions/

Obviously nothing concrete, but at least a glimmer of hope. 🙂

Managed a flying visit the other day, the Buc’s new paint is stunning, can’t wait to see her finished. 🙂 I’ve noticed that elsewhere online a provisional date for the Mirage has been mentioned (not by the Museum). I hope it is true 🙂

I did have a look round the Meteor, but the cover somewhat ruins the view 😀 Looking forward to another visit when the weathers a bit warmer.