Nice one BB. Seasons greetings to one and all on the forum.
And here’s to an exciting and safe 2011.

When the newly overhauled Merlins are fitted, whats happening with the removed engines? Overhaul, stored as is or are they spoken for?

Thanks for the heads up Steve, i’m stunned by that news. Remember seeing him when he was head of Volvo’s BTCC team around 1995.
A man of great authority and respect.

RIP.

Bit out of my league this one but what about the Bristol Mercury.. especially in the Gladiator? Very sweet and smooth sounding, but whats it like from the cockpit?

Very commendable and i shall be signing the petition for the retention of these buildings. Can i just ask which building are they, as i cannot see a mention of them specifically. Also is there any chance of the control tower being preserved.. or has that been demolished already?

Excellent report and photos Phil. Love the ones of the crews taxiing by.. just shows the sheer bulk of the aircraft in comparison to the crews. And even now with the wings swept right back they still look incredibly futuristic.

Going slightly off thread it reminds me of when i used to watch the 111’s operating at Lakenheath. At the time you just took them for granted, but maybe you don’t really appreciate what your watching until they’re gone forever!

All i know is it wasn’t me. I left a speculative bid just in case it went cheap… but i didn’t even get close :o.

Oh well.. will just have to get er indoors something else for Christmas :p.

Sad news. Makes you wonder what caused the loss of all three engines. I wonder if there being no post crash fire is a possible clue?
We’ll see what the investigators find out.