It depends on the size and weight of your load; there are a couple of albums in here that show deliveries using traditional cranes but also ‘hiab’ trailers that feature in-built lifting arms!

Again as the owner he can paint it what ever he wants and , just good to see it being looked after and far from detracting from it’s history he is adding to it, would rather 20 years down the line see it and read xyz painted in fictitious 31 sqn markings rather than fell derelict and scrapped….

🙂 I cannot disagree with your comments – however the next time I have to deal with an abusive email from a ‘spotter’ accusing the museum of “… deliberately setting out to confuse and mislead him and the public ….” I’ll forward it over for you to reply!! 😉

Sadly sometimes aircraft owners add to the confusion – as Newark has encountered when the owner of a certain Canberra PR7 allowed it to be repainted in 31 Squadron markings and ‘fictitious serial!’ 😮

Surely it would still be possible to have a line up of cockpits etc in chronological order, with the owners who are willing/able to participate in the line up, & another section for those who are unable to do this ?. I know that it may take a little organising, but then hopefully everyone will be happy.

Bob T.

Everything is possible, but what is practical can sometimes be a slightly different matter. Especially when you have to try and take into account, specific Cockpiteer requirements e.g. power supply, extended exhibit space, cockpits from different eras, camping space, etc – however I’ll try to ensure that we’re able to reach an acceptable outcome for everyone! 🙂

John, sorry for the delayed response you now have an email and PM.

I give in …. I thought your ‘rather special display’ is due next year!!! 😉

I tried to ensure that they covered all of the displays from 2011 – apologies if we’ve missed anyone! 😮

If anyone has photos of ‘missing displays’ they can email copies through to me and I’ll try and get a third album added!

How do you do it T/O!:D

……. Lots of practice!!! 😉

Sound’s really interesting TT and XM172 – the wider the range of items the better in my book! I think I have email addresses for you both so I’ll make sure they’re passed on to WOS.

I have already started to gather a few contacts on the ‘supporters front’ for prizes etc and this includes trying to pitch the event to a TV contact! 😉

As part of that work for the event I have been wondering about the following ‘judged’ categories / eras for the cockpits (based on year of manufacture?). 😮 First time out for this idea and just a few thoughts to bounce around!

Up to 1950

1950 to 1960

1960 to 1970

1970 to 1980

1980 to date

I know the phrase “can of worms” may come to mind, but what do people think?