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Post by brendanodell on Nov 15, 2014 6:11:47 GMT 12
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Post by suthg on Nov 15, 2014 14:40:42 GMT 12
Very expensive to relocate... has been used as static display walk-throughs by the looks of it. Complete aircraft less external fuel tanks.
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Post by baronbeeza on Nov 15, 2014 15:05:16 GMT 12
 The St Mawgan gate guardian. You would hope there is some kind of deal going on with the group that restored it. ksaviation.co.uk/WL795/ |
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Post by beagle on Nov 16, 2014 18:56:31 GMT 12
yes, I remember it from doing a fincastle there in 1989
it was either there or I remember 1 at lynham, but would think it would be the former.
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Post by suthg on Nov 16, 2014 19:54:08 GMT 12
There is one at Conventry, has done engine runs and taxi-runs too I think.
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Post by beagle on Nov 16, 2014 20:18:59 GMT 12
yes, seen that on youtube
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Post by TS on Nov 17, 2014 12:59:33 GMT 12
I can recall seeing Shackletons flying in and out of WP. I think it was around 1967/69? They were here for an exercise, I was at school doing what I did best gazing out the window looking for aircraft, as the school looked out over the Hauraki Gulf plus was near the approach for WP..  That youtube clip is great to see, hope they get her flying as it is apparently what they are aiming to do. |
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Post by camtech on Nov 17, 2014 19:10:35 GMT 12
Shackletons appeared at Whenuapai for a few exercises, and checking my photos, I note 1970 (would have been late in the year), but I am sure they were here earlier.
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Post by TS on Nov 18, 2014 6:53:27 GMT 12
Ah thank you wouldn't mind seeing those photo's if at all possible.  |
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Post by komata on Nov 18, 2014 10:09:25 GMT 12
It seems somewhat unusual for the MoD to be requesting 'Expressions of Interest' for an aircraft that has been a Gate Guardian for several years, especially as '...WL795 is a beautifully restored reminder of our countries heritage, at the same time acting as a visual memorial to the airmen who lost their lives over the seas keeping the country safe...'.
In the absence of an 'official announcement' from WL795's 'guardians (the Cornish Aviation Soc.), who BTW have not updated their website this year, does anyone know why this 'disposal' notification has been placed? Is it a 'legal necessity' to cover the fact that the machine ha been 'gifted' to the Corn. Av. Soc., or is it an actual 'we want it off the property asap' type notice?
The odd thing is that AFAIKS, there are absolutely no comments concerning this pending sale on any of the 'Shackleton-themed' on-line sites. Very strange indeed; perhaps they haven't seen the notice?
Additional info.' anyone?
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Post by baz62 on Nov 18, 2014 11:44:17 GMT 12
Has quite a lot of corrosion apparently, no surprise being out in the weather for so long.
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