the preservation movement as such has no weight! This forum has more influence in preservation than the bodies outside of it.

Very True.

Fantastic stuff Rob – I could easily bankrupt myself commissioning you to do all my favourite aircraft! 😀

I think I prefer the charcoal look – it’s very ‘atmospheric’.

You’ve a rare talent, make the most of it but make sure you enjoy it.

Roy.

The internet has become an invaluable tool. This forum especially has become an excellent way to “get the word out” when people need parts, information – or have information they need to get out quickly like “Save the Prince!”.

Whilst I applaud the intentions of the BAPC I still feel they could do more, and also need to take greater advantage of technologies such as the internet to fulfil their role. Whilst I appreciate the inevitable headaches it would bring – they really need to embrace the individual owner/collector too, there are a great many out there and they have no common voice.

But, this is a Prince thread – Long live the Prince!

We’ve got our hands full to capacity at the moment with the Britannia so she’ll have to wait a while. Both aircraft are so important we want to do the very best we can for them.

Having said that – if the weather and the restoration gods are with us, I really hope we’ll start on the prince next summer.

I’m sure Bill won’t mind me posting these pics from saturday… I’m sure Jon has a stack more.

Chuffin’ wonderful!

A truly magnificent days work Jon. It’s a real thrill knowing that the old girl is safe. If I had a bigger garden….

I’m told that the tail section was removed with an angle grinder by the museum curator so I doubt she’s in a condition to return to flight anytime soon.

😡

As one of the overalls at Speke who can’t wait to get his hands dirty on G-AMLZ, I just wanted to publicly applaud Jon for the amazing work he’s done this week against stiff opposition and in a horribly short time-frame to secure the future of this aircraft.

Bravo Jon!