F-4, SU-22 and Buccaneer.

[jakdaw]

Driving past former RAF Scampton (yep that feels strange) all heavily wrapped in white plastic and parked at the end of the runway (A15/Hackthorn end) are the F-4, Su-22 and Buccaneer. Just posted in case anyone is interested in catching these, long term residents.

[Kurnass]

Well, technically you can’t catch them if they are heavily wrapped in white plastic…
Any plans for their future?

[jakdaw]

Well depends on what you "technically" call spotting/togging they are there, we all have different rules, I make no judgement. As for the future I guess the plan to fly if needed/required by HHA are long gone. A museum/heritage centre was a plan but the use for the airfield seems to have taken a different and emotive turn. The fact that they are wrapped gives hope for their future.

[Tally-ho]

Pictures of the parked aircraft at the link below:-

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=231596

[jakdaw]

Lol pesky Hunter, missed it driving past at at 60mph. Great pictures on your thread/link.

[roughcutter]

https://scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=67A3FFEF

Well well, what do you know! I wondered how long it would take

[Bierset1989]

Hi All
Phantom, Buccaneer now uncovered and front half of SU-22 now also uncovered. Thought a Museum would have picked these up by now.
Cheers
Iain

[pg1610]

Hi All
Phantom, Buccaneer now uncovered and front half of SU-22 now also uncovered. Thought a Museum would have picked these up by now.
Cheers
Iain

Maybe the owner does not want to sell ?

[Bierset1989]

Yeah Phil could be I suppose but don’t think the British weather will hold back on ruining them
Iain

[teeonefixer]

Hi All
Phantom, Buccaneer now uncovered and front half of SU-22 now also uncovered. Thought a Museum would have picked these up by now.
Cheers
Iain

Maybe the owner does not want to sell ?

I spoke to the HHA guy on the stand at RIAT and he said they wanted to move them for keeps!