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A rather forlorn Gannet
- johnwickenden
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A rather forlorn Gannet
Unfortunately I think this one (XG882) is too far gone for preservation but it would make a lovely addition to the Morayvia collection, what with its local connection. This is stored on the old RAF airfield at Errol between Dundee and Perth.
XG882-Gannet-Errol-210521-1 by Jon Wickenden, on Flickr
XG882-Gannet-Errol-210521-1 by Jon Wickenden, on Flickr
Its gonna rain, its gonna rain till the levee breaks, a tidal wave of fear and pain washes us away, another fight into the night until nothing else remains, how do we find harbour from the Hurricane?
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Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Actually it's probably restorable, so it would be good if Morayvia could rescue it. Back about 25 years ago, the only time I visited East Fortune, someone there told me that they were interested in acquiring a Gannet for the collection. This particular one I've seen a couple of times from passing trains. Thanks for sharing this and maybe someone will take it on.
Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Any Gannet is worth saving, imho
Thanks for posting the shot, Jon
Paddyboy
Thanks for posting the shot, Jon
Paddyboy
Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Thanks for posting
It looks how I feel first thing most mornings
There used to be one at the holiday site near RNAS Culdrose
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It looks how I feel first thing most mornings
There used to be one at the holiday site near RNAS Culdrose
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Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Would be nice to see it restored.
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Once apon a time Gate Guard at RAF Lossiemouth, how sad.
Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Yep! That was the Flambards Theme Park & the a/c in question is XG 831 an ECM.6 variant. I say 'is' because it was donated FOC. to a new worthy home at the Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall at War Museum. It is now repainted/restored & displayed in the confined museum, but at least out of the weather. See this link for pictures outside... https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/code-numbe ... 0xSx%20396 & inside... viewtopic.php?t=195189. Due Credit to original photographers.
Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Anything is restorable if you have enough money/time/skill.....
I visited this aircraft last November and would agree with John that it is probably beyond redemption. Just moving it without it falling apart would be a major challenge.
I believe that the museum at East Fortune could do a great deal more to save aircraft with a Scottish connection but the will just isn't there. We can't save everything but once each one is gone it's gone for good.
I visited this aircraft last November and would agree with John that it is probably beyond redemption. Just moving it without it falling apart would be a major challenge.
I believe that the museum at East Fortune could do a great deal more to save aircraft with a Scottish connection but the will just isn't there. We can't save everything but once each one is gone it's gone for good.
Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
Sadly my garden is too small and the Council would not allow a hangar otherwise I would offer to renovate my Whirlwind last seen at Flixton
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493d/48th - Grim Reapers Supporter.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/charlie-two-four/ FuzzyFastjetFotos, incorporating "HazyHelos"
There's no "go-round" in a glider.
493d/48th - Grim Reapers Supporter.
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There's no "go-round" in a glider.
Re: A rather forlorn Gannet
What a sorry sight. If I'd known you were going up there John I'd have ordered a couple of crates of Bellhaven.
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