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  • in reply to: Mothball Vulcan XH558?? #994822
    hampden98
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    I think the best way to preserve her would be as a taxi exhibit. This keeps her systems working. Then when (if) that mythical day arrives where another person has a crack at getting her airworthy then they have a viable airframe to start with.
    If she is put in a museum then effectively her days are over. Once all her systems are drained and inhibited, dangerous items removed and she’s sat still for a few years she will no longer be effectively flyable.
    As there are quite a few Vulcans in museums already I would hope for the taxi exhibit to happen. Or, if placed in a museum it’s a purpose built museum where the story of the Vulcan can be told. Perhaps with her insides open to the public for a small fee?
    I doubt once grounded I will see the Vulcan fly again as I’m approaching my own major service interval and have a touch of GBR but maybe for future generations?
    Next year will be a bumper year for me to see the Vulcan. I hope they can open her engines up a little bit more!

    in reply to: Hydraulic Recuperators #1000529
    hampden98
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    What’s a recuperator? Is that similar to a hydrulic pump?

    in reply to: Hydraulic Recuperators #1001443
    hampden98
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    If you get the turrets working can taxi ride visitors work the turrets 😀
    BTW are there any plans to install the mid-upper turret?

    in reply to: General Discussion #284697
    hampden98
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    Bands of Brothers was unique in that each episode was different, which made it interesting.
    Pacific was not as good because the Pacific war was predominantly the same each episode. Hit the beach, kill the enemy.
    I’m not sure this will work. Aerial battles from the perspective of the crews are pretty `samey`.

    in reply to: 'Band of Brothers' team to produce new war drama? #1880453
    hampden98
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    Bands of Brothers was unique in that each episode was different, which made it interesting.
    Pacific was not as good because the Pacific war was predominantly the same each episode. Hit the beach, kill the enemy.
    I’m not sure this will work. Aerial battles from the perspective of the crews are pretty `samey`.

    in reply to: A day with Just Jane #1001587
    hampden98
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    Truly an amazing and emotional experiance.

    And I had the Best seat. Surprisenly the engine noise is not too great back there, but you feel the vibrations as each engine starts.
    And believe me it really gets to you, Knowing what those guys went through.

    I was wondering to choose the tail end charlies position but went with the bomb aimers instead. Yes, it’s a lot quiter, but a lot more wheezy in the nose (compressed air brakes).

    in reply to: A day with Just Jane #1001592
    hampden98
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    Jack Currie served on 12 and 626 Sqns at RAF Wickenby 1943-44, Got DFC for getting a Lanc home without ailerons.

    Wrote three excellent books about his wartime experiences, Wings over Georgia, Lancaster Target and Mosquito Victory – well worth a read.

    Sqn Ldr Jack Currie
    The Lancaster Legend

    Martin

    The man himself! I didn’t realise he was captured on film, or such a celebrity.
    Never got the chance to meet him but have at least shared the cockpit, and the bar at Easingwold and his experiences to some small degree 🙂

    in reply to: General Discussion #284819
    hampden98
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    My dad used to paint the Victory when under punishment (Jankers).
    He served on HMS Anson just before the end of WW2.

    in reply to: Don't Forget what day it is today #1880512
    hampden98
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    My dad used to paint the Victory when under punishment (Jankers).
    He served on HMS Anson just before the end of WW2.

    in reply to: General Discussion #284836
    hampden98
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    93k aint bad. I only got 56k for 19 years from my last job.

    hampden98
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    93k aint bad. I only got 56k for 19 years from my last job.

    in reply to: General Discussion #284838
    hampden98
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    I took the missus on the Victory a few weeks ago.
    The guide gave us a tour of the gun deck, then the top deck and pointed to a small, raised plaque and said “This is where Nelson fell”. To which the missus replied “yeah, and I nearly tripped over it!”. :dev2:

    in reply to: Don't Forget what day it is today #1880525
    hampden98
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    I took the missus on the Victory a few weeks ago.
    The guide gave us a tour of the gun deck, then the top deck and pointed to a small, raised plaque and said “This is where Nelson fell”. To which the missus replied “yeah, and I nearly tripped over it!”. :dev2:

    in reply to: Lambeth #1003392
    hampden98
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    That black and white Swordfish photo tells me it must have been moved a few times while at Lambeth. I remember it in a Naval setting in a `pit` with a raised section around it. You could walk around the edge and look down on it. It was dimly lit and quite atmospheric.

    in reply to: Kermit Weeks is at Old Warden #1003525
    hampden98
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    A recently restored Marauder? Have they done more than repainted it then? I wouldn’t mind seeing that one flying again….

    It was about 12 years ago when I last saw it!

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