Just to clarify the nose section at Bletchley Park is off Hunter F6 XF522 not a Jag. The harrier is GR3 XV752. Both are under the charge of 2366 (Bletchley Park) Sqn ATC.

XM692.

Great cockpit restoration. We are in the process of cleaning XV752’s cockpit up. The foam pad just below the HUD probably needs replacement. I notice from your pictures you have one in remarkably good condition. Was this somthing you had manufcatured yourself or a genuine spare? Any info on how we can manufacture or obtain a new one would be appreciated.

Matt,

2366 (Bletchley Park) ATC has the cockpit section of Hunter F6 XF522 ex 92 Sqn on strength. As far as I know it has no association to Cottesmore but might be a welcome addition. If you can give me some dates as to when famlies day might be I will speak to the CO to see what the availability might be.

Took a group of air cadets up to Cranfield last Saturday for a tour of XS458 and a static re-heat test. Absolutely awesome. Especially for the cadet who got to sit in the cockpit during the engine run. The rest of the cadets were equally impressed and it was good to see them go home with huge grins on their faces after their experience.

So if you have the money to spare please support Russell and his team by attending their fast runway runs. They work extremeley hard work and are very dedicated.

It’s well worth the vist team she’s an iconic piece of aviation history. Where else other than South Africa can you get up close to a fully functional Lightning. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Anyone got new pictures on how the dismantling / scrapping of the VC10’s is progressing at Bruntingthorpe? Would be interesting to see how this is going.