we looked into them with a view to cannibalising them for the wings when fatigue was starting to become an issue, but they were in very poor condition even then (late 90s).

Anecdotally, when our Sqn Ldr went out there to survey them, he asked where all the spares had gone and was directed to a corner of a derelict hangar where they were all piled up. He was advised not to go near due the area being infested, with snakes, spiders and other nasty beasties!

John

Come on Ritch

You can’t leave us hanging; what is Max’s new project? :dev2:

John

We might possibly be interested in the Stirling balloon tyre, but will let you know for definite tomorrow

John

We completely rebuilt our FN5 which to all intents and purposes shares the same chassis. Glad to offer advice if needs be

John

I’m not very sentimental when it comes to metal but looking at those ingots. It’s as if someone killed those aircraft. Such a contrast from what they were.
But then if someone wanted them they wouldn’t be in that state. Can’t save em all I guess.

I expressed an interest in the Jag cockpit (although it wasn’t complete internally):(

Hi Andy

Any luck with the images or can you send me a PM with some info?

John