I’ve noticed some colourful language on 28DL aimed at me, so I’d like to clarify my previous comments.

I wasn’t referring to the Nimrod entry as theft. It was the after hours museum visit.

I used to like that forum, but it’s become quite clear to me that a significant number of them have no respect for others property or privacy. There always used to be a degree of respect, that forum has seriously gone downhill 🙁

And by giving them so much free publicity we are helping them

(oh, and BTW, last time I was at that place in daylight I did pay – for 7 adults and 28 kids!!!!) (which was a painfully high ‘donation’)

It doesn’t matter what spin you put on it, it was done without permission so it’s theft.

There’s a big difference between respectfully exploring some abandoned ruins and entering a place that charges for entry.

I’m all for urban exploration, but by going to a museum and not paying entry you’re stealing from them.

However, I’m sure you wouldn’t be against giving them a sizeable donation 🙂

I’ve just finished Vulcan 607, which I thought was fantastic 😎

It reads like a Clive Cussler novel, but obviously anchored in real events. It gives you a great insight into the mammoth task they had and that the Vulcan and Victor were still fantastic platforms 30 years after their conception, carrying out tasks they weren’t designed to do.

The problem at the moment as regards naval aviation .

There is clearly a global market for a naval Harrier replacement, and potentially a cheap alternative to the F-35B could also entice other countries to make the move to naval aviation. The Sea Gripen seems to be well-placed to meet this market demand.

I agree completely that there’s potentially a huge demand for a Harrier replacement. However, I don’t sea the Gripen as the solution. It would need to be capable of V/STOVL.

I reckon there’s alot of scope for development of the Gripen though, in these cash strapped times it’s an absoloutely gem.

Are there any plans to allow internal tours of the Halifax? Something I really would like to do and would be happy to make a contribution to the cause.

You used to be able to, cost circa £150 IIRC.