I think the Typhoon is even more deserving, a unique survivor but with some ‘odd’ spinner and battered home made cowlings. But I have a suspicion that like the Tempest they’re not a favourite so it would end up shoved in the roof hidden away.

Is it possible to insure something that has been lent out and not in your care?

I think there is no point in finding wrecks unless a rapid system is in place to recover the subsequent finds. Look at the many tales of a rare wreck being found and then just being disposed of by some idiot.
And it is only money that is stopping it happening the enthusiasm to find them has to be matched by hard cash to order a recovery. Not promised hard cash but in the bank and ready.

Certainly a balanced, thoughtful and not unreasonable response……….and yes you are absolutely right it was a very easy thing to say with hindsight.

However the post was asking for other examples of just plain BAD DESIGN.

Here’s another….can any body explain the logical process which saw a brand new bomber sent into service in the 1950s with two ejection seats for a crew of 4……….the magnificent Vulcan?

I think you need to look at your text and font colour settings, your text is massive and blue, its like you’re shouting with a megafone!

Should have asked me! They’re owned by Bae and they won’t let anyone take copies.

I can remember in the Army we had them on top of Ferret armoured cars, they were considered a ‘piece of Junk’ and spent all their life wrapped up in clear plastic and tape!

No we are all waiting for the monsoon season to be over!

Ah, now I see why I saw the Vulcan over the Dedham vale at 1600 hrs, remarkably quiet too, no wonder the Argies were caught out.
Vulcan to the skies will no doubt be getting a stiff letter of complaint from the Dedham residents for overflying their village.