Asking price was $275,000. Putting all things into perspective thats seems rather alot to me regardless of its rarity and potential.
But then what do i know.

HFL – John many thanks for the reply.

Bms44 – Brian its the same aircraft XL502. The only difference being that Neil and team had added the later 849 ‘B’ flight markings to the tail and prop spinners.
Incidentally this was the last time i saw a Gannet fly, on what was if i recall an extremely windy day at Mildenhall on the Sunday.

Excellent update and progress thanks John. This has to be one of my most eagerly anticipated additions to the airshow scene :).

Just out of curiosity was there much corrosion found on the airframe in general, considering the amount of time she spent outside?
Also what is the position as regards her engines?

Thanks in advance.

Love the one where what looks like members of the public going up the ladder at the back of the Beverley… todays H & S would have a field day with that one :D.
Cracking shots.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Extremely-Rare-WWII-RAF-Lancaster-Bomber-Control-Wheel-/260776634315?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item3cb77fa7cb

I’m sure someone will have be able to cast a view on it?

Steve

Removed before auction ended… interesting!