Remember that some firewalls had asbestos sandwiched in between the front and rear metal face.

That is true… but the Brigand in question is a fuselage only, so no engines to deal with. Must be the lagging around certian ductwork I guess.

Cheers,
Richard

I noticed that one of the sections had a stencil on it denoting XD264, which is, I believe, a Vampire T.11 currently located at the Millom museum. Interesting to see that a part of her ended her days at Elgin. Thanks for the photos by the way… absolutely fascinating. I do hope something positive can be done with these parts. Be very careful that it doesn’t provoke someone into just scrapping the lot out of “safety” concerns. Someone should surely save a bunch of it.

Cheers,
Richard

I think it’s a combination of very lazy journalism and an out of date website. The details appear to have been lifted inaccurately from here http://www.shuttleworth.org/shuttleworth-collection/aircraft-details.asp?ID=36 which still retains the info about the dH prop despite this being well out of date and a ’61 acquisition date which has been incorrectly attributed as the date of the film. The Times has proposed charging for its online content, perhaps it needs to provide a little more value first?

What can you expect from a Rupert Murdoch owned rag? The guy has turned everything he’s touched into low-rent rubbish. Very profitable, mind you, but it will rot your brain if you stare at it for too long.

Richard

no no and no

Bit of a joke really 🙁

I hope newark gets the R1 they’re after!

What (if any) demilitarising steps will be taken on these aircraft?

I assume they will be made so they cant carry weapons?

No Nimrods in the RAF museum system? Are you serious!? That’s a total travesty in my book if it’s true… as is retiring them early, to be honest.

Richard

Based upon its rarety and interest in the type, it’s probably worth north of US$350. If you were talking the E&M manual, it would be higher than $1000. I’ve never seen an original flight manual though.

Cheers,
Richard

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4085

Here’s the link to the aircraft as it is on display at the Air Force Museum… true story, but I must admit I had my head scratching when looking at the cockpit too!

Thanks for the photos… lovely images, and an amazing story… not the only time this sort of thing has happened though!

All the best,
Richard

I think, as has been stated earlier without response, that your absolute first priority has to be raising the funds necessary to get a roof over your Shackleton’s head.

This trial fund raising exercise will go a long way to ensuring the long-term preservation of the aircraft, as well as being an essential component to her airworthy restoration… you’ll never restore her without having a warm, fully equipped hanger to keep her out of the weather in either. It will also be a very good indicator towards whether you’ll ever be able to afford to take the next step, and get her flying again.

I say GO FOR IT!

Cheers,
Richard

PS. I thought your estimated annual running costs were way out by the way… insurance alone will be way more than that. Most four engined warbirds here in the states cost several hundred thousand dollars a year to operate. They do have to fly further in general, I must admit, but even so… 30,000 pounds seems very optimistic!