🙁 I guess that they had a different deactivation team go out to Canada!! :rolleyes:
This airframe was discussed in this thread – you may glean some additional information from some of the posts!
Rockall, the following text about the book is from the publishers statement that is included in the linked item in post #2:
“This is the story of life on the frontline during the Cold War told in the words of a navigator who flew the iconic jet. Unique pictures, many captured from the cockpit, show the Phantom in its true environment and show why for many years the Phantom was the envy of NATO. It also tells the inside story of some of the problems which plagued the Phantom in its early days, how the aircraft developed, or was neglected, and reveals events which shaped the aircraft’s history and contributed to its demise.”
I hope this helps!
I’ve managed to get a few of my photographs from my visit to the museum yesterday added to the Restoration & Behind The Scenes album on the museum website! 🙂
I really like how you’ve captured that one Brian – some nice skies late afternoon! 🙂
Evening everyone and thank you for the kind words and comments. It was good to catch up with a few of you in slightly less frantic circumstances than is often the case! Plus what great weather you all brought with you – sorry there was no snow PP, but some great light for photographs; including the ‘mince-less pie’.
Thanks to Anon – I now have some Phantom cockpit photos to send off to Poland!
Also thanks to JR for the flowers (don’t ask – too complicated) – the other half has asked me to pass on her thanks; plus I hope the brief discussion was of help.
It was great to hear some positive news, first-hand from Rich and his dad about the Shackleton at Coventry – fingers crossed that the hard work of recent weeks comes together.
I’m looking forward to seeing all the photos from PP – and I hope the late afternoon meal was OK!
Ben – some interesting discussions as usual and I hope everyone was well at the WAVE!
It was good to meet Spit1940, I now know who you are!
Sorry that you couldn’t make it GS – get that travel permit soon.
Finally thanks to all those people who turned out and made purchases at the Die-Cast sale; there were items left over so the museum is looking at the possibility of a smaller sale early in the New Year sometime.
I’m now going to download my photos and then have a beer!
I hope that the other forumites have a great ‘meet-up’ tomorrow and Monday!! 🙂
Just taken the mince-pies out of the oven 😀 and I will be heading off to Newark shortly – I look forward to seeing one or two of you there later!
Final bump for tomorrow!
I bet I know what the hot topic will be!! 🙁
I bet you already have your copy and won’t need to visit here! 😉
See you tomorrow!!
Several updates have been added to the NAM website today, these items include:
Details of the Rallye coming out of its repaint and going back onto display; there’s a news item in here and a few photos have been added to the Restoration & Behind The Scenes album!
A few photos of the first of the die-cast & plastic models being delivered for Saturday’s sale have been added as an album in here – set up is still due to take place tomorrow and I will check to see whether any further photos get posted before the weekend!
Hi Brian, sorry to hear that you’re unable to make the small get together – I’m still trying to work out what excuse I will need to get a clear run at a whole day at Newark on Saturday. Please pass on my best wishes to the family and thank you for your support for Cockpit-Fest this year. 🙂
As for the event location- why do think that I selected North(ish) in the title?? 😀
This was partially covered earlier in the autumn http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19924614 😉 sadly the full programme has gone off the i-player!
Alternative venues / contacts may also be under consideration! 😉
More demands, but arrival time noted!! 😀
Opinion – it has been said by some people that I’ve been too free with my opinions, but I like to think that I’ve somewhat mellowed with age and become more circumspect; although some may not agree! 😀
I’d be delighted to assist if I can!!
Just when you think it’s all sorted on the catering front along comes another one!! 😀
Even after all of those specific requirements jr – a pass will be waiting for you in the Museum Shop – please don’t forget your booklets!
Thanks for the feedback spit1940, we’ll have some people around to help try an turn you away from the ‘dark-side’ of enthusiast activities!! 😀
As a slight bonus (assuming you like this airframe type) I’m hearing that a project may be leaving the Workshop before the weekend; more details should hopefully be available on Thursday. 😉