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what is needed is for the survey to conclude that its unrealistic and pointless to try and preserve it where it is.
I thought this had already been established and is b@#$&y obvious anyway.
I am sure you are right seems it just needs a project leader. Are you busy David?:D
The way I see it, the only ones who could lay any claim, are the US
authorities, and I doubt they are interested.
I believe earlier in this thread it was stated that the USA are not interested. Who ever issues the paperwork in this country necessary to make a recovery has already done so to a local man but I understand these things expire. Please correct if wrong.
Couple that with generous British companies that would love the product placement and it could be done for a fraction of the cost and risk of the Dornier .
I am sure this is absolutely right. Many posts ago I mentioned that there was a very large construction company in North Wales which would almost certainly have all the necessary equipment and know how and who may be interested in the publicity and suggested it could be initially moved to Caernarfon airfield either by road or by barge, there is a dock adjacent to the airfield.
Initially I did think it should be recovered but as this specific aeroplane has no “history” what would be the point in displaying it in its present condition after conversation, surely all the aeroplanes displayed like this have a “history”? Now I think, from posts on here, that the money could be better spent elsewhere.
The remains are already positively confirmed to be the remains of a P38, that crashed/force-landed during WW2..
As I understand it the aeroplane made a good landing on the very extensive beach having run short of fuel.
I was under the impression that a substantial number of P38s were lost by the USAF whilst operating from the UK, in my view that makes it significant. So which is more significant a German ‘plane that was attacking this country or an American ‘plane in which many USAF pilots lost their lives taking part in attacks on Germany. This is not an argument for recovering this particular example but it does deserve a place in one of our museums, IMHO, and is therefore not an argument for not recovering it.
Follow the link that Charlie kindly provided.
ONE (that’s 1) aux engine a Cosworth CA2010 2.4 Lt. peak reving at 18K. But they have the green issue covered it runs on unleaded.
The vehicle safety page is somewhat sparse on information!!!
Follow the link that Charlie kindly provided.
ONE (that’s 1) aux engine a Cosworth CA2010 2.4 Lt. peak reving at 18K. But they have the green issue covered it runs on unleaded.
The vehicle safety page is somewhat sparse on information!!!
Before moving on to Senior Balbo and the two finales let’s pay tribute to some of the very important people who make all this possible, the pilots. These are only the ones that came my way.
I know none of their names and there may well be duplicates but probably on different mounts, names and any corrections welcome.
Below we see an excellent example of the correct use of the Tautness Meter.
Are those planes then?:DThe point is he can fly fast jets at low level. Presumably it comes with an MB safety device rated at 0/1000.
Are those planes then?:DThe point is he can fly fast jets at low level. Presumably it comes with an MB safety device rated at 0/1000.
Ah but he doe’s have the necessary skills if it doesn’t.:D
Ah but he doe’s have the necessary skills if it doesn’t.:D
So it is a Typhoon with 4 wheels and rocket assist being kept on the ground, hopefully. 😀
So it is a Typhoon with 4 wheels and rocket assist being kept on the ground, hopefully. 😀
The V8 is just to drive the rocket fuel pump. Guess this isn’t going to be very green.:D
The V8 is just to drive the rocket fuel pump. Guess this isn’t going to be very green.:D