Phantoms in Wales?
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http://www.llanellistar.co.uk/Phantom-jets-spotted...
This just popped up on Facebook - anyone know the background, or is it likely to be bad info?
This just popped up on Facebook - anyone know the background, or is it likely to be bad info?
IIRC the only Phantom that is currently in the UK that "could" fly is the one down at RNAS Yeovil that has been completely rebuilt / restored by the chaps down there. There was talk of her being airworthy with very few hours on the airframe & engines but no certificate of airworthiness.
She was the old Gate guardian at RAF Leuchars before she was completely stripped and restored
XV566
Grease still has them, as Eric has said, im not aware of any currently in the UK though
She was the old Gate guardian at RAF Leuchars before she was completely stripped and restored
XV566
Grease still has them, as Eric has said, im not aware of any currently in the UK though
Edited by JVaughan on Thursday 18th September 11:04
JVaughan said:
IIRC the only Phantom that is currently in the UK that "could" fly is the one down at RNAS Yeovil that has been completely rebuilt / restored by the chaps down there. There was talk of her being airworthy with very few hours on the airframe & engines but no certificate of airworthiness.
She was the old Gate guardian at RAF Leuchars before she was completely stripped and restored
XV566
You sure about that?She was the old Gate guardian at RAF Leuchars before she was completely stripped and restored
XV566
I think the Yeovilton one is XV586.
The ones in best (most complete) condition are XV474 at Duxford and XV582, BlackMike, which is currently for sale. A group are hoping to secure it and restore it to taxiing condition, that is if a well know ex military reclamation company doesn't snap it up and it end up on a Suffolk airfield waiting years for a buyer.
That happened to the Ex Boscombe Down one, I believe they have an example from North Luffenham and Chattenden on the airfield awaiting a buyer aswell.
The ones in best (most complete) condition are XV474 at Duxford and XV582, BlackMike, which is currently for sale. A group are hoping to secure it and restore it to taxiing condition, that is if a well know ex military reclamation company doesn't snap it up and it end up on a Suffolk airfield waiting years for a buyer.
That happened to the Ex Boscombe Down one, I believe they have an example from North Luffenham and Chattenden on the airfield awaiting a buyer aswell.
Yertis said:
JVaughan said:
IIRC the only Phantom that is currently in the UK that "could" fly is the one down at RNAS Yeovil that has been completely rebuilt / restored by the chaps down there. There was talk of her being airworthy with very few hours on the airframe & engines but no certificate of airworthiness.
She was the old Gate guardian at RAF Leuchars before she was completely stripped and restored
XV566
You sure about that?She was the old Gate guardian at RAF Leuchars before she was completely stripped and restored
XV566
I was talking to the chaps behind the barrier as well as some ratings that I know down at RNAS Yeovil who were telling me she has been completely stripped and completely rebuilt. They were saying she "could" fly but isnt certified.
now either 3 separate sources are all telling me the same bks or its true ...
Edited by JVaughan on Friday 19th September 11:18
JVaughan said:
sorry XV586
I was talking to the chaps behind the barrier as well as some ratings that I know down at RNAS Yeovil who were telling me she has been completely stripped and completely rebuilt. They were saying she "could" fly but isnt certified.
now either 3 separate sources are all telling me the same bks or its true ...
That's lovely. I think I've got an instamatic picture of that same aircraft taken in 1975.I was talking to the chaps behind the barrier as well as some ratings that I know down at RNAS Yeovil who were telling me she has been completely stripped and completely rebuilt. They were saying she "could" fly but isnt certified.
now either 3 separate sources are all telling me the same bks or its true ...
Edited by JVaughan on Friday 19th September 11:18
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