jenko Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Just seen this on the beeb. Interesting. The reporter says it will be the only Canberra to be flying in the Uk. What happened to the other one? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36352330 Dick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 That would be super if it can be done, who can resist a Canberra, also, it should be easier to get Permit to Fly as it is not as big as the Vulcan. I look forward to seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I'm sure restoring this Canberra to flight would be great. I can see an argument that flight-restoration may damage it's historicity but given it flew till 2007 how much of the plane is left that flew across the Atlantic in 51 anyway? More to the point this seems an unnecessary distraction for VTTS. They should be looking to secure the future of their Vulcan - others preserved of the type have been lost due to insufficient funds or care. Preserving the Canberra will just make VTTS mission unclear to "Joe Public" whose money they need. Cheers Will Ps having clambered into the cockpit section at Bournemouth I wouldn't fancy being the crew, then or now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Morpheus Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Not a huge fan of the Canberra, or most 50s RAF jets to be honest, but I can see the importance of preserving such aircraft. Can't help think though that this is the Vulcan To The Skies looking for a replacement for airshows, just because they want something to fly at airshows and they can no longer do that with the Vulcan. Edited May 22, 2016 by Raven Morpheus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 The other Canberra is a PR.9 owned by Midair Squadron now In liquidation. The Canberra is up for sale and probably not flying at the moment although I imagine being kept flyable pending sale. http://britishairshows.com/midair_squadron.html As for WK163, it's been tinkered with over the years and is a hybrid 2/6 with the wings of a 6 retrofitted sometime. If it's the airframe I'm thinking of, then it's also been a testbed for AAR and rocket engines over the years. So yes Trigger's Broom maybe but historic nevertheless. As to VTS operating it, it makes sense. They have the expertise and it fills a niche in the airshow scene and most importantly provides a new income stream to keep the Vulcan safe. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 So why not buy the other one?? Its flyable and probaly be cheaper in the long run then restoring one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 As to VTS operating it, it makes sense. They have the expertise and it fills a niche in the airshow scene and most importantly provides a new income stream to keep the Vulcan safe. Trevor I can't see it being anything but a drain on VTTS. Preserved jet operation has been financially marginal for many years. If airshows even want jets in future, I don't see a Canberra being the draw that the Vulcan was for bigger attendances. Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 So why not buy the other one?? Its flyable and probaly be cheaper in the long run then restoring one Good point Dave. Maybe they know something about 2 being in the air in the not too distant future. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Great news , will be good to see it back in the air , I have asked VTTS why the PR9 was not condsiderd or can not be purchased alongside the other airframe so will wait for an answer. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Great news , will be good to see it back in the air , I have asked VTTS why the PR9 was not condsiderd or can not be purchased alongside the other airframe so will wait for an answer. Guy Go for it - You tell 'em,Guy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemk1 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Great news , will be good to see it back in the air , I have asked VTTS why the PR9 was not condsiderd or can not be purchased alongside the other airframe so will wait for an answer. Guy I think they said it's because the one they've bought is a twin stick, so they can train pilots on it. The PR9 which was flying a couple of years ago is only a single seat, so they couldn't train pilots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The PR9 is to expensive and has only one seat WK163 has three seats so good for pilot currency and they are looking at carrying passengers also it's the history that goes with it. From VTTS. With thanks to Jenny 😊 Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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