Troffa Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I agree, Dave, not in one piece anyway- and if anyone thinks some hard pressed RSDG or REME Staff Sergeant is going to give two hoots about any ex-crab artifacts left behind I admire their optimism! The former 43(F) HAS Site guardian, XV586 is now at Yeovilton in a facsimile of her original FAA colours, (albeit with the horizontal stabs completely painted EDSG) having been purchased by a private group, unconnected with the FAA Museum. I am not aware of any other F-4K/FG-1 which could be retained in RAF colours so the retention of BM would in my view be desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Brunty gets my vote!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 lets just save her first, if she can be kept safely near her spiritual home that would be great but she needs to be saved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 For those BM'ers who have a soft spot for the F-4 in RAF service, or this aircraft in particular, there is still time to donate to the save Black Mike. I know times are hard, but every pound counts- lets see if we can preserve this wonderful aircraft before I have to resort to the "Bucket of Avtur" Challenge. Thanks for looking chaps! http://www.gofundme.com/save-black-mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaman Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Now the frustrating thing is that I was at bruntingthorpe, where no mention was made of this, surely thsi would have been an ideal place to raise the awareness. Given that all we seem to do is scrap anything that was once good, more profile should be raised of this. Given the important part the phantom played in keeping our island safe it should be right that such an example is kept in its rather nice condition. I know spitfires are great but we have plenty of those! Give me more noisy things please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 She has been saved apparently, someone has come up with the rest of the cash (60+k?!).. No idea where or what the plan is yet though! Taken off the Facebook F-4 page.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 excellent .. you got a link to the facebook page mate ?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Here you go - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bf4pag/10154637144845263/?ref=notif¬if_t=group_comment_reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks rad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBart Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 That's great news, I'd love her to stay in Scotland as it would make it easier for me to visit her but just as long as she is saved I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) It's going to Bruntingthorpe...! Edited September 30, 2014 by Radleigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Wish it would have stayed in Scotland somehow as i doubt I would make it to bruntingthorpe ..but at least they will take care of her ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) As an ex " Wattashame" AATC, I cut my RAF career teeth on F4's, albeit not 111's However, one day I nearly wept when I went into a hangar- sitting there in storage, was the whole of their squadrons F4's, glazing covered in brown paper, literally waiting for the scrapman's axe. The Phantom played a sterling role in our defence, the legal argument for scrapping them is to put them beyond use. For me such a complete frame, done properly, can be put out of use without scrapping- instead giving it to a museum or collection that will care for it is a better option. Far too many historical and rare aircraft have been lost in the last few years, but fortunately I've seen wonders done with aircraft that were due for scrapping returned to beautifully preserved examples, such as SYAM's Gazelle, Seaking and Wessex-all Falklands Vets. As for a home, somewhere central would be nice, but for me anywhere is better than a scrappy's. Edited September 30, 2014 by Radpoe Spitfire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 This is great news, Bruntingthorpes a great placehttp://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276308/Article/images/20115949/5518726-large.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Well, since my original post back in August this is great news that she is being preserved, great excuse now for a visit to Brunty !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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