I have loaded many different types of helicopters and aircraft into C-130, Belfast C-17 and C5. With the correct transportation trestles and handling equipment there is no reason for the aircraft to get damaged. The real issue of moving the Typhoon lies in locating the correct strong points for trestling and restraining the aircraft to the ULD. The RAF has in recent years transported a Spitfire by C-130 without damaging it, so the Typhoon should be well within its capabilities.

Mexicanbob – I concur with your post.

Richard, somebody offers you the smaller type I’ll do you a swap as I am still looking for one!

See Comet XK699 thread.

I saw a post on Facebook saying she was being chopped up today. On the way to work I drove past the main gate to have a look. Whilst it was dark and difficut to see she did appear to be stood on her undercarriage in the normal location. I shall drive past the gate on the way home from work when it is daylight to take another look.

As for te angle grinder type noises I’m not so sure. There is a lot of demilition work going on at Lyneham at present where digger buckets are scraping against Concrete. All the old type barrack blocks are gone.

I hope Facebook is wrong.

I went in 1982 and again last year. No problems with taking photos on either occasion. A great place to visit and I would recommend it to anybody.

The interior shots bring back some great memories. The best flights were always those where the walking freight was out numbered by the non walking and unable to answer back freight. I too have many hours in these wonderful beasts. Gone but never forgotten.

Any more shots of the Minimoa?….. Please?