Mike – all of that is fine, they have set-out there policy in great detail. The problem is that if you take all of that and establish what it actually means (ie- cut through all the waffle) then it basically says that they will acquire anything that they see fit to acquire. In essence their policy doesn’t rule-out anything so in terms of questioning their activities, they’ve covered all the possibilities (intentionally so I would assume). So if one chooses to question any specific project, simply referring back to their stated policy gets one absolutely nowhere. Sorry to bang-on about the same subject but where does their stated policy leave the issue of XT597 then? On the basis of their policy, how come their official response to complete disinterest in XT597 is “no comment” ?

As far as I am aware, XT597 never flew with the RAF, so perhaps that explains the RAF Museum’s “disinterest”?

If they were that bothered about it, surely they could have got hold of it whilst it was at Boscombe? They didn’t bother then, so why should they now?

Any info on P38 sealed in black plastic as if for shipping seen on a low loader at 8am 24 September, northbound A12 at Colchester?
Minus wings and booms.

Presumably the one now at Bentwaters

Here is an article about the Tornado and future planning on the continent and in Saudi:

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/tornado-could-fly-on-into-2030s-partners-say-404109/

I didn’t realise the UK had sent Tornadoes to Nigeria. When did that happen?

They are not based in Nigeria. They went late August.

Based on my original interpretation of that article it did look that way. It read as if the 160 excluded the 32 sent to RSAF but when put the other way, then it’s possible. Not the same as arguing that 160 are on contract but NOT built. 160 have been built, it’s just that it might well include the 32 sent to RSAF. That bit I might be wrong on.

I said:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?130672-Typhoons-intercept-Russian-air-armada&p=2148034#post2148034

The reply to that:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?130672-Typhoons-intercept-Russian-air-armada&p=2148037#post2148037

According to Wolverhampton Aviation Group UK Serials websites (http://www.wolverhamptonaviationgroup.co.uk / http://www.ukserials.com) , the following 38 have been delivered so far:-

ZK060 1001 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK061 1002 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK062 1003 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK063 1004 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK064 1005 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK065 1006 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK066 1007 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK068 1008 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK069 301 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK070 302 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK071 303 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK072 304 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK073 305 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK074 306 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK075 307 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK076 308 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK077 309 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK078 310 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK079 311 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK080 312 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK081 313 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK082 314 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK083 315 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK084 316 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK085 317 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK086 318 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK087 319 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK088 320 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK089 321 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK090 322 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK091 323 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK092 324 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK384 1009 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK385 1012 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK387 1010 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK388 1011 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK389 1014 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia
ZK390 1015 RSAF Taif, Saudi Arabia

As to the daylight sighting, it is worth noting that BAE conducted ground runs of Taranis in broad daylight within sight of the perimeter fence before the flight tests were released. The only difference this time is that someone saw.

This aircraft or test article has been in the black since the early/mid 90s btw…

In fact, Taranis was seen by plenty of enthusiasts at Warton at various times before the flights took place. It was just that their sightings were not reported to the mainstream aviation media. It seems these enthusiasts were aware of the sensitivities of the project, so didn’t report their sightings to the general public, and good on them too.

Hi Everyone,

Can anyone point me in the right direction please, am seeking a listing of all Sea Harriers produced, what units they served with and their ultimate end.

Thank you in anticipation.

Regards

Jason

This superb book should satisfy your requirements.
Fleet Air Arm Fixed-wing Aircraft Since 1946
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fleet-Fixed-wing-Aircraft-Since-1946/dp/0851302831/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top