What I meant to say was ‘spares support’. Quantity of spares is not the issue – its the level of support which goes with them. (Glad you need a barn!)

Even the best of packages with the correct MOD 731 attached would have no use whatsoever when attempting a return to flight. The OEM’s would have to inspect all relevant items (pumps, contactors, etc) and issue a new EASA form 1, as the aircraft would be under civillian control. The log cards, as you said, are vital.

(For those not in the know, the log cards detail where a specific item of equipment, for example a hyraulic pump, has been during its entire life – which aircraft, which bay, when, inspected by, serviced by, hours used and hours remaining… a comprehensive history – think THOUSANDS for any aircraft the size of Lindy, 558, 737, etc)

Bardolph Tools ! I’ve been trying to remember who we get our windy stuff from. Again, via Cromwell. (Thats been driving me mad for a week!):D

Yes it is you. Who else would it be? If you stand at the far end of the runway with a telephoto lens, zoom in alot, and take a photo, you can get an effect known as foreshortening. The objects in the 2D photo will appear ALOT closer together than they would be in 3D.

Most aviation artists will know what I mean when trying to transfer a photograph into a purely 2D painting. Dimensions get all out of context.

Foul play? Shurely not, mish moneypenny…. then again, who cares!:D

Okay, as they’re most definitely going to be needed soon and this forum has all sorts of good folk involved with putting aircraft back together, we’d like to know a really good make of rivet gun please?

Get in touch with Steve at Cromwell, Team Valley. They supply air tools to Newcastle College. Tell him John sent you….. Oh, and if you are in need of help from 100 apprentices (aircraft engineering skills) just ask…..

Heads up – RAFM Cosford, A5, A38, M1, A1M to Newcastle – Jetstream 200 G-BBYM in bits…. Hopefully travelling Monday PM and Tuesday AM. (Stbd wing is already in Newcastle..)