In post 24, 9th December i said id emailed via the contact us link from their web site. Still waiting for a response.

To compare, a couple of years ago i saw ML407 display at a proms concert and my photos showed fluid leaking from mid wing which i have never noticed before, anyway i emailed the contact details on ML407s site to express concern and within 24hrs Carolyn had responded direct confirming it was nothing to worry about as it is normal and gave an explanation as to what was happening and thanked me for my concern.

Does this show that it really does come down to the person conected with the site and how IT aware they are? Again in comparison in a totaly non aviation issue, I email a company I use and they blank me, then says they are busy and i pay £600 a year for this so its not just enthusiasts web sites

Hampden, you asked

“What’s it like being a supporter these days? I was a supporter for 13 years but when it became a charity I felt a little left out.”

As a member I get two mags a year, an A4 sheet and a begging letter. Thats it. Please do not take this as moaning, I work in an industry where we have to print and understand the cost implications and also understand where my money is going after looking at the charity overview. I didnt go to the members day in 2012 as it was an expensive time of year for me.

You then commented

” With the Great Warbirds gone, Biggin Hill closed shes faded into the background a little. Need to fly the Sally B flag a bit more vigorously. Especially in these hard financial times.”

Your right, she is fading into the background, ive just looked at the news section on their site, last update, 11th July 2012, that is just poor but do understand that other issues may have been at play and indeed may still be. Also noted is that they do not use twitter, they could really learn something from VTS, Wellesbourne and Southend Vulcans and loads of others and surely they could email out something to registered users occasionaly. I know website maitenance is expensive but if this stream causes two people to join next year or donate, say £50 look what it this has done in a short period. I also think that operators should post on forums, taking the good and bad, look at Elvington’s Victor for example.

Even if this is the wrong thing to do ive mailed the contact address on the web site so they are aware of this stream, maybe something comes from it and she continues to fly in the UK

Think they are missing a trick by not offering taxi rides to those that have not donated £395. We were lucky enough to be at Coventry a few years ago on the day Liberty Belle flew home. £5 to go in her or £50 for a taxi ride. They didnt have enough time for all those that wanted a taxi ride!

Also like the idea of actors / vehicles for a photo shoot, possibly at dusk / night with a few run ups and no clutter, drag a P51 out as well. Sorry to say she does need a change of scheme regularly like PA474 and would like to see A bit of lace but if memory serves correct i think the last repaint was donated.

I hope someone from Sally B is reading this stream