Well, it sure ain’t Concorde – he must be off pursuing his other favourite hobby – lorry spotting! :dev2:

Sorry chaps for the delay in answering questions – have been away for a long time actually doing something!!
I’m don’t feel I’m being abusive but put yourselves in the shoes of SCG – they are trying for gods sake and are managing to keep the name alive. The attitude of Gordo and his chums on ConcordeSST.com, is typical and if you look at their forum – despite reminiscing about life and times at The Green Man – they actually need SCG more than they think because we’re providing them with something to talk about – without SCG – they’re a little stuck! As for their Concorde – its not theirs! They don’t possess it – they are merely providing support to it. It belongs to Brooklands and whilst SST guys have contributed and done a grand job – it still doesn’t give them the right to criticise SCG the way they do – they should be holding their heads in shame if they think that they’re Concorde fans – reality maybe one thing but if they were as to up to date on their facts and if they claim to know the people well enough as SCG do then they would know that most of the senior ex-Concorde personnel see no technical reason why the plane could not fly. It is BA’s commercial obstinacy that is preventing this and this commercial attitude is not acceptable to the prosperity of the heritage of Great Britain. For all the answers, as I’ve said, go over to SCG where all your issues can be answered by all concerned….http://www.save-concorde.co.uk.

At the end of the day guys – you cannot knock them for trying their hardest and believe you me, they are doing that and going places – you would know that if you gave them a chance and found it in you to step down off your moral high ground (s) and headed over there to find out what’s happening!

PS….Lorryspotting – what they hell are you on about!? Nowt to do with me!

Thanks for the clarification Gordo.

Perhaps if they spent their time and energy trying to put as many of them under cover as possible they would achieve more.

We are still awaiting your response Mr Speedbird.

Again, I am not going to waste my breath, particularly when the mighty Gordo knows it all – so why bother?

Its time this crap was put to bed.

Just like your scrap heap challenge then, Gordo…

Quote//SCG has, on numerous occasions, attempted to speak with the custodians of Alpha-Foxtrot. They really do need to enlist our assistance to at least preserve AF as its evident, 2 1/2 years since she was delivered to Filton, that they have no concrete fundraising plans in place to ensure that she is put undercover as a matter some urgency.

BA, AB, BAC all work closely together on AF at Filton, what is that telling you?
and you do have concrete fund raising plans then? which of course these people must already be aware of? or should be, in the form of a BUSINESS PLAN but then no, you answered that already……..

People like you really p*ss me off – if you think you can do better – why aren’t you talking to the guys at SCG to give them the advise you think they need?

I am not used to having to repeat myself but this group has some highly-reputable people in it and I am sure those people wouldn’t risk damaging their reputations if it was a non-starter.

Get your facts straight before picking wild things out of the air to throw against SCG.

Have you spoke to the owners of Alpha-Foxtrot and Alpha-Charlie about using their concorde? Would have thought they wouldn’t be too happy about taking away their Concorde as it’s an excellent visitor attraction, and Alpha-Foxtrot no doubt creates a fair bit of revenue for the Bristol Aero Collection which they’ll find very useful in restoring their other lovely aircraft

You make some interesting points there, returning things to the nice open discussion atmosphere that actually deems to provide the answers you need instead of diverting attentions to the usual daft comments!

SCG has, on numerous occasions, attempted to speak with the custodians of Alpha-Foxtrot. They really do need to enlist our assistance to at least preserve AF as its evident, 2 1/2 years since she was delivered to Filton, that they have no concrete fundraising plans in place to ensure that she is put undercover as a matter some urgency.

Same applies to Alpha-Charlie.

AF most certainly creates revenue for the BAC as its a highlight of their museum. However, people have jumped to the conclusion that SCG want to take away the exhibit. This is NOT the case as they are seeking to work with BAC to both procure the plane on the ground, as well as making a working exhibit of the plane as well.

Just out of interest, which Concorde will your group supposedly be bringing back to the air?

Until such time as BA allow SCG to sanction a technical survey, no-one can be 100% sure – however, SCG has an awful lot of ex-Concorde personnel working alongside them.

With a view to RTF, as well as preserving the aircraft, the best RTF candidates are Alpha-Foxtrot and Alpha-Charlie in many ways. Mainly because they are UK-based and it is easier to transport the equipment / voluntary labour to whereas shipping the stuff over the pond would be astronomical in itself.

No Design Authority
No Engines
No Access to the (still Classified) intake control technology
No Money
No way of making money
No backing from the CAA
No spares

etc etc etc

Mike, I think its green.

Again, you are NOT qualified to make these kind of assumptions therefore your opinion cannot really be taken with the seriousness you’d like it to be!