Mostlyharmless – the current loan does not involve any of the control equipment that would be required to run it as a simulator again; so I believe that option is unlikely to materialise. We also understand the electric consumption could make that economically unviable.

As for the colour scheme – discussions are underway with the owner on that topic and details will be posted as soon as any agreement is reached.

Personally speaking I’m quite taken by the description ‘Victorish’ – I bet your ears were burning late yesterday morning!!

It’ll be my round next Saturday for the teas and coffees – but make sure that you bring lots of spending money. 😀

Hastings TG517 has benefitted tremendously from the decision to remove the trees from the eastern end of the site; plus the long dryish summer has also allowed the restoration manager and his helpers to make sure and steady progress on de-corroding and repainting the airframe.

A couple of weeks ago the museum hosted a reunion visit by a group of Berlin Airlift veterans who had a great time reacquainting themselves with TG517!

I’ve been mulling a few things over and I would just like to remind Cockpit-Fest participants that their event passes entitle them to free admission to the museum until the end of 2013 – this includes events like the Indoor Aeroboot, some come along and undertake some ‘face to face aviation trading’ next Saturday.

Sorry if you’re upset Jack, I just thought that the Victor cockpit thread would add a bit of clarity to this new arrival and make it easier to find – similar reasoning to that you gave in a comment the other month regarding a similar situation at Elvington!

Rather than the Mods get any additional flak I’m more than happy if you decide to lock; merge; or delete the thread – whatever it takes to settle things down!

I hope that your day gets a bit better Jack after this post!!

What … me …. never! 😀

I bet it’ll cost me at the Aeroboot / Aerojumble next Saturday!! 🙂

Anyone participating in the Night Shoot on Saturday might be interested in this update!

A few ‘parish notices’ from eastern Nottinghamshire this afternoon.

Several flourishes on the booking front means that the Indoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble is now over three quarters sold – with only 7 tables left to sell from the 48 available. It’s once again good to report a good mix of items being sold and several new sellers to the Newark events booking spaces.

Participants on the Night Shoot on 5th October and at the Indoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble on 12th October should be aware of some overnight closures to the A46 road during the next three weeks – this could impact on late ‘departures’ to the Night Shoot and early ‘arrivals’ to the Indoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble.

More details via this weblink!

Finally for now for anyone that might be interested, there’s a few photographs in the NAM Gallery of the Saab car visitors who participated in the Viggen photo opportunity!