Hi James…
Regrettably, money always seems to be the top issue with keeping these old machines in the sky. The whole country seems to be profit driven these days and unfortunately, the historically important suffers as a result.
I’m sure the RAF will continue to uphold the BBMF as a matter of national significance but I’m afraid I can’t see them adding extras like the Canberra and incurring the extra cost. They would probably end up being maintained by a civil approved company anyway?
It’s also very difficult to get sponsorship as you need to provide some return for the sponsors, the Sea Vixen being a prime example.
I’m not knocking the Sea Vixen in the slightest and i’m sure that 90% of people would rather see it fly in it’s Red Bull paint scheme than sit and rot, but you can’t fill the skys with ex-military aircraft plastered in Formula One style advertising and expect everyone to go home happy? (can you?)
It’s astounding how big OEM’s will turn their backs on their own heritage when their very small input, could make such a huge difference to what you see at the airshows.
Again it’s down to the few people who give their time freely, to support these wonderful and historically significant machines to keep them aloft, and just as importantly to keep them in pristine static condition, for generations to enjoy.
I urge anyone who has, even for just a minute, thought about volunteering…don’t think about it…go and do it! The future of Britain’s Heritage, be it aviation or otherwise, is in your hands!
(109ster steps off his soapbox and quietly goes off to polish a No10 Mk2 Canberra Starter Cartridge case 😀 )
Thank you for info do you think BBMF will add any more WWII planes?. I hate are goverment all they want is more foreign workers and loads and loads off new homes and riping are lovely countryside up into roads and homes they dont care about are british Heritage its time we act back and do it now before its to late 😡 😡
James
James
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