Let’s hope they both ingested crap from the runway or geese or something, independently but simultaneously. I would guess that any significant airframe damage would be game over. You would think one of the engines would have been dropped today, if no good news surfaces tomorrow I’ll start to get worried. I have thrown a fair chunk of money at this aircraft over the years as have many and I would think they would be scrambling to alleviate people’s worries ASAP if there’s nothing to be worried about.

The design authority for the Sabre would be Rolls Royce as they purchased English Electric which had previously purchased Napier and Sons aero division. Napier turbochargers still exists but I doubt they would have accepted or wanted anything related to any of the old engine designs.

Seems OK for £2550.

Guess it all just depends on priorities. Transports not free so maybe it’s not worth the outlay.

Actually the real reason for the disposal is simple and shows a great deal of thought and consideration. The museum made the decision that they had reached the maximum number of airframes that they could afford to look after and maintain indoors. They considered finances along with staff and volunteer workloads. When they were subsequently offered new airframes (Harrier GR.9 being one) they knew they would have to pass others on.

Any disposals were offered free to other museums first, what more could they have done. They have finite resources and are taking a responsible view as to the number of airframes they can keep in good condition.

The VC-10 isn’t going anywhere btw, it has never been the case of wanting an RAF example purely that concern was raised about the state of the undercarriage. A survey has been carried out and determined that she is in better condition than she looks.

De Havilland Sea Vampire T22, De Havilland Sea Venom, Vickers Varsity, Amiot AAC.1 Toucan and Morane Saulnier MS.502 Criquet.

Geeze, some people get their knickers in a heck of a twist. A simple phone call to IWM and you can have a copy of the list all of your own!

The varsity will go wherever whoever wins the bid decides to take her.

I have the list of items going to sealed bid 🙂