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Post by Biggles on Apr 18, 2010 21:42:12 GMT 1
He still has an amazing collection it seems.
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Post by vickersfour on Apr 19, 2010 23:14:10 GMT 1
Hello Chris
I have not visited Chirk, are they OK with spotters? did you have too pre-arrange the visit?
I think that door on G-ORAL is off G-ATMI.
Cheers
Shaun
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Post by vickersfour on Apr 20, 2010 14:00:30 GMT 1
Cheers Chris
Shaun
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Post by thepaperplane on Apr 20, 2010 22:05:18 GMT 1
I was late in to Hooton last Sunday and only then found out that a small tour for aviation enthusiasts had taken place.
If I had known I could have been there and would have been more than happy to show you a few more aviation-related items whilst you were there, including entry to the 748.
The side door is, in fact, from 748 srs 1, G-BEJD. Can any of you sharp-eyed spotters out there identify which other 748 the nose cone came off?
You may like to know that major sections of Meteors WL405 and WK914 will be arriving in the next month or two.
Anyone wishing to visit on an individual basis please do get in touch (via a PM) and I'll see what I can do.
thepaperplane.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2010 22:43:49 GMT 1
Can any of you sharp-eyed spotters out there identify which other 748 the nose cone came off? thepaperplane. G-BGMN? When Emerald went under I compiled a list of where the fleet was at the end. The article is still viewable at the main NWAN website: www.nwan.co.uk/emerald.htmlCheers, Dave |
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Post by Cityflyer on Apr 25, 2010 15:46:46 GMT 1
 Chris Thanks for the Post Chris, but Where is the ATP located at Hawrden, is it visible from outside the fence? and to update my Production list for the ATP do you know its build number?? Many thanks in advance |
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Post by thepaperplane on May 3, 2010 12:31:52 GMT 1
Chris,
The nose cone is off an EMI reconnaisance pod as used by the Phantom FGR-2 (British F-4M).
A bit of history of the item:
I don't think many pods were manufactured and they were very expensive being filled with specialised cameras. Only about 20 of the total F-4M fleet were actually wired for fitment of the pods (which was carried as a centreline store) so, strictly speaking, most of the aircraft did not qualify for the "R" in their FGR-2 designation.
Not sure if any pods survive so this may be the largest part extant. Not sure if the Jaguar used it to but the pods weren't long in service being designed primarily for use in the European theatre and, presumably, phased out with the end of the Cold War. This item came from a scottish scrap yard and is part of a collection of stored display items pertaining to the Phantom.
tpp
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Post by RICEY on May 3, 2010 13:25:47 GMT 1
some of them hangers house the 201 bus preservation gorup who own quite alot of buses thats why the crosville bus was there
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