XF-86 did it before the X-1, take-off and landing under its own power:
http://home.att.net/~historyzone/Welch2.html
scrap it! Only thing I would do is to remove everythng that can be unscrewed/unbolted. Might come handy in the restoration of another Vulcan. doors/panels/flooring/windows/….
I can understand 2 persons, but is that engine strong enough for 8? :s
looks great though! imagine this flying next to a potez CM191 😮
hmm. personally I would have more trust in the lost squadron recovery :s
clipped wing, pointy tail MK9. most beautifull spit ever!
viewable format
some kind of trainer? Tutor?
look ma, i’ve bought meself an aeroplane!
I learned late last year that Belgium for example has never properly assessed its aviation heritage in terms of historic buildings but will be working on an initial study this year…..
yip and we will be starting by demolishing out first 2 aerodromes(1920’s vintage) in the near feature because nato thinks they are to close to their new HQ 😮 😡
Offcoarse our government was so kind to donate all the buildings and ground to nato and give them permission to flatten the whole place.
yeah, the modern ones are considered “weapons of war” in the US. They had a problem exporting one to germany I believe.
Completely stripped down means down to frames, skins etc…
Auwch 🙁 sad end. Especially when you consider they can make frames from scratch. 🙁 Thanks for the info!
Thanks Fluffy, I understand the stripping of the parts, but after that, there should be a bare fuselage and/or wings remaining, no? I’m wondering what happened to that.
TB382 SOC? What’s gonna happen to it? Scrap dealer?
Anyone?
I think so too. She would need a complete rebuild, reskinning,…. but overall the structure looks to be in OK condition. Definatly a good restoration project, unlike a certain vulcan nose…
LOL, sorry couldn’t help myself. seen 2 many Ali-G movies 😉