Last image of XV241 as a relatively complete airframe, 2 days later she was no more (save the front fuselage)
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Fear not , Nimrod XV240 is still on display (not quite guarding the gate) I should hope its got a few years life left as yet, as Kinloss is not due to shut completely until 2013
and here is your Shackleton T4 WB847 (ex of MOTU)
You are correct in that it was to be put on the gate, but when there was a change in Base Commanders the new one stopped it and it ended its days on the fire dump. This image was taken in June 1983
This was XV247 dismantled for the AN124 transportation as part of the MRA4 build (she eventually became Nimrod MRA4 ZJ516 PA1)
XV241 post GW2 (Palm trees are missions symbols)
And she also carried 206 Sqn,s 90th Anniversary tail as well
XV241 was scrapped at Kinloss earlier this week, that leaves just the following to meet their fate
XV235, XV244 & XV252,
My last shot of XV241
In the original disposal by air plan a Nimrod was to be flown into Cosford, the runway and stopping distance were marginal, but the crew were happy that they would get it stopped. In fact I know they actually practised it on at least two occasions when delivering other frames into museums. The final decision to allow it to land at Cosford was made by a higher authority and they refused permission on the grounds of safety I gather. What I cant fathom out though is why they didnt fly one into Shawbury because Cosford was allways on the list to get a Nimrod MR2. Moving it from there to Cosford would be much easier and they have experience (Victor). Getting XV235 from Cosford by road from Kinloss isnt going to be easy at all, but the most difficult bit is the dismantling of the wings without causing damage to the fuselage as far as I am aware its never been done and the Redux Bonding will prove very hard to shift I reckon. I,m definately going to be in Nairn when they try to get the fuselage sections under the railway bridge because it will be a squeeze, and then up the ramp trying to get it onto the A9.
Good thing though is thats another one into a museum.
I may have posted these before, but the photos below are scans from my fathers slides. He took them while serving with 201 squadron… They’re all taken during the Falklands campaign appart from the last one which I think was taken at Anconbury.
The dayglow fish and arrestor hook are because they landed short and hit the water on their way into ascension island. Also the slogan “Have flaps will travel” – The destroyed the flaps on landing
Your first picture of XV228 is probably taken at RAF Stanley because its on matting by the look of it, and was taken sometime in late 1982 or early 1983. It was also taken after the conflict had finished. It may well have been the aircraft that took home the Defence Secretary in one flight (17hrs or so) back to Kinloss
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