Not saying that it works but I have seen both types washed down after these SF ops. It seems slightly superficial given the grand scheme of things, but I guess it gets most of the accessible deposits off.

JB, having worked on a SAR and maritime base I know aircraft need regular wash downs, Nimrods get them and they don’t get quite that close to the sea! Just being parked at some coastal stations is enough to attract a salt build up on the structure.

Isnt the hangar in question the former Nimrod servicing one? no idea how many they used to get in their…

Three, being familiar with both the Mawgan cantilever hangar and the Super Hangar at Saints where VC-10s were serviced, I would think the Classic Flight hangar is tall enough – just.

Personally I think that this discussed scenario is the most practical one to get a VC-10 preserved in a current museum building, however I think its pretty likely going from the VC-10 threads here that only Cosford and Brunty will get one.

Great to see some tangible information regarding this crash site recovery. I seem to remember something about the cannons being found and recovered.
My father was (still is) a nature warden for the area, hence regular visits to the site, beautifully peaceful and secluded place, particularly in the summer with the smell of heather and gorse.

Sorry Soggy, missed your earlier question, the chap you mentioned might have been Bob Andrew who was from the area and is without doubt the foremost aviation historian for the area, especially of Perranporth airfield.
Very nice and helpful chap, though he must be getting on now though. Dr Strangelove will know how he is, If needed I can pass on contact details by PM.
Nice to know that someone still remembers and marks the site of the loss.

BTW, what is the identity of the Beaufighter?

Hi Ritch, I can’t post links at the mo but if you type http://www.ba-bolts.co.uk/steelmd.html into Google it will take you to ba-bolts.co.uk listing of said screws.
They have those sizes listed as £1.44 per 10 screws.

Good spot! Looks like a fish coming towards you!

Just for claritys’ sake (and I’m sure you know!) all the T.8Ms were Blue Fox equiped, and indeed is what made them so.
The two seat Harrier trainer couldn’t be fitted with radar so 899 and FRADU used these Hunters for the radar training.

Best looking Hunter IMHO, shame a two seat radar interceptor version wasn’t considered for service much earlier!

Superb images, thanks for sharing Ken, and to Doug & Bill for the info.

Both quarterlights fold open as DV windows on the T.11.

I was wondering at first if T-21 may have had a T.11 and an NF.10 pane as the latter didn’t have the opening quarterlights.