Sea Vampire T.22 survives in Australia somewhere i think.!

Lovely pics, and as James says the baling out practice is unusual to see.

Rob

Welcome back Charlie (and Mark12 / Tangmere1940). And in future Charlie i’d stick to telling us more about your Wyvern experiences at Ford. Much safer ;).

Rob

Fantastic !! It never ceases to amaze me just what is still out there in terms of parts and remains of extinct types. And although i’m not going to start knocking the Spitfire brigade, but it really is refreshing to the historic aviation movement when others are prepared to ‘step out of the box’ and try and resurrect another long forgotten type 🙂

Rob

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I too sincerely hope that Sally B can continue operating in the UK, as she is a long serving icon of our airshow scene.

But, i cannot help thinking that she is long overdue a change of image or colour scheme to maybe help attract more attention, airshow bookings etc. We know what she stands for, we know what the colour scheme signifies, and we know who the cowling markings are in remembrance of. But is that non-changing identity holding her back i wonder?

For example is there an untapped opportunity to be sponsored by an association that would love to see her in the markings their unit wore during WW2, or something along similar lines?

I think the BBMF have got it right with the Lanc, changing her colour scheme or markings to keep her looking fresh, and helping to attract interest from different quarters and individuals. And like the Lancaster, Sally B is after all the only flying example in Europe.

Don’t for one minute think that this is a slur on her operators or the superb effort that goes into her continued operation, but sometimes things have to change in order to continue!

Rob

Indeed so. Like myself, when you want to acquire something from a museum for a project whether it be permanently or just on loan then there is no harm in asking, but you also have to expect and accept one of two possible answers :).

Rob

Wow, impressive stuff guys thanks for posting. In an age (excuse the pun) where some museums are in general struggling to keep going and maintain their outside exhibits its great to see one growing and moving forward with such a vital covered space for its collection.

Rob