They don’t just hand out the cash, you have to submit a bid!

The first thing they check is whether you’re a Registered [now to be Accredited] Museum and ask to see your Collection and Disposal Policy; new guidelines for which are currently being introduced!

agreed – the one thing we must remember is that aviation museums are such a tiny speciallised part of the overall heritage product. When trying to secure funding, one of the major aspects is being able to pull in tourists from different regions and even international visitors. Funding is rarely given for heritage products which simply diversify the attractions in one area. Even those who apparently GIVE money away are looking at the bigger picture – speculate to accumulate.

Hats off to Millom, but BE CAREFUL – don’t end up with a massive collection of random aircraft. Try to get / remain focussed. (Oh and NEAM have a Shorts 330)

Millom, have you managed to secure a real future for Mrs. M’s collection of bits, ie. the swift? NEAM were never able to restore the aircraft, and it always had to be publicly viewable… Always a big thorn…

Signed.:D

Agreed, the BAPC have published a Rolls Royce engine list, but it is reasonably old now and I’m not sure of the availability. Contact the secretary and ask.

I’ve been corresponding with Merkle, and while I’m too far away to help fix a fence, I may be able to help in other ways later on. Best of luck with the set up!

My nomination for room 101 would be:

Shorts 330/60. A box with wings – completely useless as an airliner when there were much nicer HS748s or F50s available… Nasty to work on, and as aerodynamic as a fridge.

Mystere – not as good as a Hunter, oh and French…;) If only they had bought real aircraft from the UK industry…

I agree with the Tonado F3… 1 flight = 30 snags

Again, no disrespect meant (even to the French!) just my personal take…:D

Bit late for an April fool, don’t you think? No airworthy Victors in the world, now and for the foreseeable future.

If you mean Vulcan B2, then again it must be hopefull supposition as TVOC have constantly said that they would not be able to confirm 100% until they have the permit to fly.

next please………..:D

LF363 was on strength with the RAF prior to the BBMF et al, but PZ865 was retained by Hawker with the civil Reg, but was allocated the military reg during construction.

I think….:rolleyes: