It’s about how you define historic value, what was more important ,Nelson and his exploits or his ship; do we preserve the Victory as an example of its type, or as a monument to Nelson and his victory at Trafalgar Square! You could argue that the Al Deere spit restoration, is as much about the man as the machine. The Barracuda wasn’t an important A/C, it served in a role when there was nothing else, (for whatever reason) but it didn’t distinguish it self like other types, and really only deserves a foot note in history.
Mmm. More Barracudas were built than any other British aircraft that was designed from the outset as a naval aircraft, and a lot of people were involved in them during the war years. Shouldn’t we be remembering them as well?
Best wishes
Steve P
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