It is not just DX though there are many airfields with main roads passing close to the end of the runway, Biggin Hill, Waddington and Fairford come to mind and which hold displays.

Didn’t see your #124 Charlie but basically agree I think it would be a question of was the householder/landowner aware of the hazard.

Indeed it was Charlie 30th May 1949.

TS 363 first flight 13 Nov 47.

But I had to look it up, you never cease to amaze me.:cool:

Thanks for posting

Why did Mr. Rimmer get involved with Tiger in the first place? Ignorance of how credible they are?

I am sure that is true but we can decide what cone of silence we would think was right for ourselves it is the principle that is important. Mustang51 has had the goodness to explain his thinking and practice which makes admirable sense to me we can adjust that to suit our environment. Maybe “threshold” of silence which I suppose will be the length of the crowd line as a minimum and preferable airfield threshold. Even that would not be adequate for the approaching and rising sound of a Balbo which I find all part of it.

With the anniversary this year we have had some very special displays for example at Biggin Hill, BoB DX and the return of 4 flights to DX following Goodwood. Here mass departures and arrivals and the tail chase dog fights were main features and the sounds that went with them is surely very much part of the 1940’s SE England and attacks on airfields.

Charlie (I’ve not been on for a bit hope you are well)

bazv is right. If Mustang51 had been commentating as described in his post, then this thread would not exist.

Yes the P38 is a significant aircraft, however, this specific example has no added value as it has no history attached.

Is the consensus that cost of recovery and preservation are high but that some sort of recovery should be attempted?

Thus when next exposed dig to break suction and then drag or lift out up the beach above high tide line and if it breaks it breaks. Disassemble on beach and transport to Cosford to use the now empty tent. In this way only basic equipment is needed which could possibly be provided by sponsorship. There must be many steam and military vehicle enthusiasts with low loaders who might be prepared to help with transportation. Then the good will of Cosford and a fund raising exercise to pay for their costs.
A project coordinator with an established reputation will be needed. Ideally this would be an air museum.

True we may end up with bits but is that better than nothing especially as the funding for a better extraction is very unlikely to be forthcoming.

Gwynedd Council will need to be on board and therefore some form of Welsh connection will be needed both before, during and after recovery.

Find a coordinator.
Approach likely sponsors who have appropriate equipment.
Approach likely steam/military vehicle enthusiasts about transportation.
Approach air museums for advice on transportation.
Approach Cosford to see if they are willing.
Produce a report of viability and outcome of project.
Approach Gwynedd Council for their agreement.
Apply to MOD for authority to recover.

Surely there are many people on here who would have contacts with some of the above organisations who could provide introductions.