dark light

JetBlast

Forum Replies Created

Viewing 15 posts - 226 through 240 (of 633 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • in reply to: Gannet, Helston #1285333
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Looks like we are still none the wiser as to where its moving to. I would love to see a Gannet on the move through the Cornish country-side. especially through some of the narrower streets that the Police insist you use.

    in reply to: Aircraft collection Lasham #1285486
    JetBlast
    Participant

    with you on that one, I’m only a few miles away and often drop by with my son – for a long while the F-104 had a huge old bit of carpet over the cockpit secured with bunjies – trapped lord knows how much moisture against the bodywork, always in two minds – scrapped almost for certain, or rot away and fall to bits over time – if they try to move any of them now I’m sure they would fall to bits!

    When you go down next time BSG-75, check out the main undercarriage unit on the Port side, see if a small hole exists there (front of the unit, about half way between the wheel and the fuselage), I made that small hole with my index finger when I was undertaking a corrosion check for someone who was interested in that aircraft 4 years ago!!:eek:

    in reply to: Where is this Museum? #1286389
    JetBlast
    Participant

    For those who dont want to join an existing group, then consider going and starting your own collection – all you need is land, time, time, and err more time!

    And a bucket load of willing, able and trustworthy volunteers.

    And there is the problem with a lot of collections, a lack of volunteers.

    in reply to: Aircraft collection Lasham #1286813
    JetBlast
    Participant

    I overheard a conversation recently that 22+57 was up for sale.

    in reply to: Ground Hydraulic Power Rig #1296761
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Just to clarify, it is one of these? http://www.airandground.com/assets/graphics/static/GS1%20-%20THSLMK33A3B.pdf

    I might have an AP lurking at the Airfield, depends on how desperate you are for it.

    in reply to: Ground Hydraulic Power Rig #1297990
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Your talking about a Mk.3 Hydraulic Rig, there is one available through Air & Ground Aerospace Products, but they want the best part of 4 figures for it.

    in reply to: Best Preserved Airfield? #1301504
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Kemble Airfield, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, but then again, I am very bias, get some aerial shots, you will see why I consider Kemble to be the best.

    in reply to: Garden Use of Aircraft relics #1305074
    JetBlast
    Participant

    I am no gardener, but there is a chap in Cheltenham who has a complete nose glazing from a Mossie to cover some of his plants.

    There is also a chap just up the road from him who has turned a Javelin reheat unit into a rather large plant pot!!!!

    Glenn Cattermole, who owns the nose section of Buccaneer XT284, recently saved a Bucc canopy which was being used to cover plants.

    in reply to: Ebay Buccaneer S2B #1306220
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Stuart, Glen is getting on slowly but surely with 284, I think he’s frightened by the amount of work involved in renewing the missing skin panels, but I have offered a weekend of my time during this coming year to show him the basics and to deliver some metal. He certainly has no shortage of help and support from us.

    Back to the thread, we believe we know who has brought 893 and look forwards to hearing what plans he has for the old girl.

    in reply to: Copyright #1307475
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Ok, I will narrow it down, who bought out Aviation Video International (AVI) and Aircraft Projects Production?

    in reply to: Ebay Buccaneer S2B #1307484
    JetBlast
    Participant

    This section is far from small, being over 20ft in length and over 9ft tall, I wish the new owner all the best for the future and if we can be of any help, then please get in touch with us.

    For those of you who are not familiar with size of these sections, then this may help. I am the best part of 6ft tall and I am picture here on the left, with XT284’s owner, Glenn Cattermole.
    http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Buccsociety/DSCF4417.jpg

    in reply to: Ebay Buccaneer S2B #1307678
    JetBlast
    Participant

    I remember when it was offered to the Society along with XV161 back in 1999 for £1000 the pair, along with a load of components to complete one of the sections.

    The worlds gone mad!!!

    in reply to: What's Your Most Ridiculous Aviation Fantasy? #1308228
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Being able to restore a Javelin FAW.9 to full airworthy condition and with added bonus of having a non volatile starting system………….I’ll carry on dreaming!!!

    in reply to: Binbrook to go? #1308911
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Don’t even go there, I been in conversation with MJR over this whole thing and I can safely say, she will stay there, regardless of what go’s on around her, despite our efforts to give Charles an option.

    in reply to: 2008 Anniversaries #1316262
    JetBlast
    Participant

    Blackburn NA.39 (nee Buccaneer) 50th Anniversary of 1st flight April 30th, various celebrations planned at selected locations during the year.

Viewing 15 posts - 226 through 240 (of 633 total)