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ksThese RR engines that are in store
for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
RoverP6B said:
As for the last flight - what a load of pathetic, insulting rubbish, followed by '558 going out with a feeble whimper. Not even a howl, not even at takeoff. The live stream was woeful too. Not a good advert for PlanesTV.
There was a howl. A bit.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihIz2PtSpIc
silverfoxcc said:
These RR engines that are in store
for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
I think some of those stored locos were scrapped to make space for crated up spitfires..for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
essayer said:
On the live stream the chap mentioned that they left XH558 in the hangar, the crew climbed aboard, started some checks, then it was towed out and they were ready to go quite sharpish.. Rather sneaky!
Surely the final flight was for the crew and support staff - the public have had their chance to view it over the last few months. I think its quite nice the final flight was low key and personal. eccles said:
silverfoxcc said:
These RR engines that are in store
for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
I think some of those stored locos were scrapped to make space for crated up spitfires..for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
el stovey said:
eccles said:
silverfoxcc said:
These RR engines that are in store
for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
I think some of those stored locos were scrapped to make space for crated up spitfires..for those interested in the demise of British Railways Steam locos back in the 60's i can confirm that they are stored along with the mythical strategic steam reserve in a hollowed out complex under a mountain somewhere in Wales, approx 400 locos are reported to be there, despite the fact that most if not all of BR locos can be accounted for in the various scrapyards that cut up locos, and even more surprising is That Lord lucsan is in charge of security ,and often takes Shergar ou for a trot.
ATTAK Z said:
Today's effort was a bit low key (as expected)to say the least, but I'm glad I was there ... best display I've seen at DSA was last year's at the end of the 2014 display season
The one at the start of this season, when they unveiled the Layup wingover (the final wingover that they've done throughout the season) was probably one of the better ones I've seen, although, the Saturday display at Fairford this year takes some beating.I got the message that it was going up about 15 minutes before engines started, couldn't get to Finningley in time, so drove out to Lindholme and watched it display in the distance, whilst watching the live feed on Periscope and Youtube on my laptop and phone (its a good job my data contract on my phone is OK).
I've grown up with the aircraft, I lived in Lincoln through the 80s, and saw it regularly over the house (as a 5-6 year old, it was the coolest plane in the world
), and was at Finningley in 1992 when it finished its time with the VDF (it had one final display at Cosford before being sold IIRC). Theres been plenty of wibble about whether or not there are additional engines hidden away like the strategic steam reserve, but, to be honest, the aircraft has had a good enough lifespan, and, whilst they may not fill the gap in terms of excitement and the effect on the public, I hope that there are 'new' entrants to the aircraft preservation market which can attract some attention. Whether or not it involves getting a Buccaneer flying, or a Comet, or a Canberra, theres always going to be something that will fill the spot in an airshow, and it may not cost as much as 558 did in its later years.
Condi said:
essayer said:
On the live stream the chap mentioned that they left XH558 in the hangar, the crew climbed aboard, started some checks, then it was towed out and they were ready to go quite sharpish.. Rather sneaky!
Surely the final flight was for the crew and support staff - the public have had their chance to view it over the last few months. I think its quite nice the final flight was low key and personal. postcode said:
The one at the start of this season, when they unveiled the Layup wingover (the final wingover that they've done throughout the season) was probably one of the better ones I've seen, although, the Saturday display at Fairford this year takes some beating.
I got the message that it was going up about 15 minutes before engines started, couldn't get to Finningley in time, so drove out to Lindholme and watched it display in the distance, whilst watching the live feed on Periscope and Youtube on my laptop and phone (its a good job my data contract on my phone is OK).
I've grown up with the aircraft, I lived in Lincoln through the 80s, and saw it regularly over the house (as a 5-6 year old, it was the coolest plane in the world), and was at Finningley in 1992 when it finished its time with the VDF (it had one final display at Cosford before being sold IIRC).
Theres been plenty of wibble about whether or not there are additional engines hidden away like the strategic steam reserve, but, to be honest, the aircraft has had a good enough lifespan, and, whilst they may not fill the gap in terms of excitement and the effect on the public, I hope that there are 'new' entrants to the aircraft preservation market which can attract some attention. Whether or not it involves getting a Buccaneer flying, or a Comet, or a Canberra, theres always going to be something that will fill the spot in an airshow, and it may not cost as much as 558 did in its later years.
Good news for you - there is already a Canberra in the air I got the message that it was going up about 15 minutes before engines started, couldn't get to Finningley in time, so drove out to Lindholme and watched it display in the distance, whilst watching the live feed on Periscope and Youtube on my laptop and phone (its a good job my data contract on my phone is OK).
I've grown up with the aircraft, I lived in Lincoln through the 80s, and saw it regularly over the house (as a 5-6 year old, it was the coolest plane in the world
), and was at Finningley in 1992 when it finished its time with the VDF (it had one final display at Cosford before being sold IIRC). Theres been plenty of wibble about whether or not there are additional engines hidden away like the strategic steam reserve, but, to be honest, the aircraft has had a good enough lifespan, and, whilst they may not fill the gap in terms of excitement and the effect on the public, I hope that there are 'new' entrants to the aircraft preservation market which can attract some attention. Whether or not it involves getting a Buccaneer flying, or a Comet, or a Canberra, theres always going to be something that will fill the spot in an airshow, and it may not cost as much as 558 did in its later years.
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
What are they going to do? Ban it from flying? Take away the retired pilots license? It's all a bit moot now...surveyor said:
Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
What are they going to do? Ban it from flying? Take away the retired pilots license? It's all a bit moot now...Richjam said:
surveyor said:
Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
What are they going to do? Ban it from flying? Take away the retired pilots license? It's all a bit moot now...surveyor said:
Richjam said:
surveyor said:
Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
What are they going to do? Ban it from flying? Take away the retired pilots license? It's all a bit moot now...Richjam said:
surveyor said:
Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
What are they going to do? Ban it from flying? Take away the retired pilots license? It's all a bit moot now...Oldred_V8S said:
Richjam said:
surveyor said:
Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
What are they going to do? Ban it from flying? Take away the retired pilots license? It's all a bit moot now...Richjam said:
http://youtu.be/5kDPqElQGwo the alleged rolls over grantham looks pretty conclusive?
It was turbulence sir...For those with better knowledge than me, do the flap angles look right to you for such a manoeuvre?
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