Fantastic news that the engine run was a success. Welcome aboard the Forum. Just one request, unless these engine runs are a private affair and public access is to be restricted and little more notice of the the event would be appreciated.

I am sure the Twin Pin is much loved and a joy to fly, and be flown in. But surely there are other aircraft types with similar capacity, Devon, Pembroke, even DC-3, which are going to be easier to return to flight and operate ? When you stop flying the last remaining airworthy (in the UK) example of any aircraft type its going to be an uphill struggle to get it back in the air. Best be realistic and find a good, secure, permanent home, preferably under cover, where it can be put back together and displayed. I assume that the ‘non airworthy’ parts are still around to rebuild to static condition ? Equally surprised at the road transport issues.

What, if any, involvement does the modern day RAF have with Biggin Hill and do RAF Chaplin’s administer services in the chapel ? If the answer is yes what is their view on these changes.

Totally agree that what is left of the war time layout, ‘blast pens’ and buildings, ect should be the priority for preservation.

Also a great shame that the move of the Wellington from one hangar to another was carried out without publicity. Expect the great and the good got their photos.

Looks like another thread has been rendered useless by the Photobucket. Its there nothing that can be done ?
It looks like the images are still available but by double clicking the images your directed to Photobucket’s own website and you have to suffer their advertising.

This link might prove useful to PB users as it explains how to copy out the whole photo library so you can at least start to rebuild you life.
http://www.ghacks.net/2017/06/30/photobucket-now-charges-399-for-third-party-hosted-images/

There were story’s some time ago about a Gladiator and even some Italian wrecks being discovered off shore around Malta. But the authorities are sensitive to any form of recover operation ?
Great news if these sites can be found and protected, even if there location means a they slowly wash away.

like wise forgot about this event. Living on ten mile or so away i would happy had a look. Shame on the organiser not to post a reminder. Its not all about traders getting to to have a chat how about the general public who simply might want to take a look. Looking back up the thread I dont even see the location being published ?

“They were limited to 499 visitors at the weekend by the local council. Chap we spoke to reckoned they turned away about 400 people!!”

Exactly what I thought, whilst there may be some safety requirements imposed by the CAA, I heard the main issues are due to the local residents trying to stop the development of the site and in particular the flying activities. May be somebody from the Stow Maries collection can confirm what rules are imposed. It is no good complaining to Stow Maries if the local authority are the ones to blame.