Freebird, DCW took some, see page 18 of this thread.

467, not that clear cut. I did work in a scrap yard for a while, we got in what we called ‘heavy’ they were round steel rods up to 2 foot thick and they could be 4 foot long, the only way we could process them was to get the oxy set out.

I thought it was a well put together programme that was well presented for the non aviation type of person

I have to agree, I haven’t done much research on the sinking of the Tirpitz, but this seems well researched. I did feel for the German sailors though.

Fingers crossed this will work.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Hurricane_I_1_Sqn_RAF_at_RAF_Wittering_1940.jpg

Would be nice to have the patina as well.

End of an Era…

We will be closing our doors to the public on April 6… details in the press release below. Stay tuned later today as I will be doing a little video message for you all.

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Fantasy of Flight owner, Kermit Weeks, announced today that effective Sunday, April 6, the attraction will be closing its doors as a public attraction and will focus on its private event business and the design and development of a new future destination attraction. “Although we are located just 20 minutes west of Walt Disney World, we’re currently outside the center of mass tourism and not perceived of as a destination. We have a great product, but people have a misperception of what we offer,” said Weeks. “After 18 years of being in operation, it’s time we close the attraction and move forward toward creating the vision for what I know Fantasy of Flight can become,” Weeks told employees today.

Fantasy of Flight will close the daily attraction and focus on its successful events business. It will also turn the facility into what it was originally designed for, which is a restoration and maintenance facility that will be needed to build future attraction elements. For those who wish to enjoy the historical aspects of aircraft, plans are to open an aspect of the collection in a reduced capacity and admission price later this year.

While saddened that closing the attraction will necessitate a reduction in workforce, Weeks is optimistic that his long-term vision and future product will mean far more jobs and greater impact to Polk County. “We have great employees,” said Weeks, “and will be working with several local, state and private agencies in the upcoming weeks in order to offer our employees assistance and training for the transition.” An event-focused staff will be retained as the facility continues to host weddings, meetings and corporate events, including team building and birthday parties via the Wing Walk Air Confidence Course & Zip Line.

Weeks assured, “This isn’t the end of Fantasy of Flight, it’s just the next step on the company’s journey to become what it was always meant to be – a quality attraction that uses entertainment as a means to an end for self-discovery and self-transformation. Think of this as a caterpillar going into its cocoon. We expect to re-emerge as a brand-new butterfly!”

Groups that are currently booked for admittance to the attraction after April 6 will be issued refunds (including deposits). Groups currently contracted for Wing Walk Air only and/or private events will not be affected by these changes. Annual pass holders will receive a pro-rated refund based on the date of purchase, and refund checks will be mailed to the pass holder’s address on file via USPS beginning April 8. If you are an annual pass holder with questions or to update your mailing address, please contact Brittani Taylor at [email]btaylor@fantasyofflight.com[/email].

Sorry snafu, please excuse my terrible typos:rolleyes:

But as I said some of the signs are just pointless.

You’re right.

I’ll leave it there and keep my opinions to myself in future.

That’s a first.