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Re: The facts

Posted by david j burke on Mon Dec 23, 2002 05:14:06 PM

In reply top Bravo Rolls Royce posted by Joe S on Mon Dec 23, 2002 03:56:16 PM

Joe - I don't think ignorance comes into the events surrounding the demise of G-ALGT - most people are aware of where and how she came to grief and the incredibly sad loss
of Dave Moore.
Unfortunately though to all intents and purposes that
aircraft publically expired in the crash. I have to ask does the creation of a new machine really act as a memorial?.Having viewed some of the remains I would be more than happy if they went to the smelter and a memorial was
cast from the aluminium.
The choice has already been made by RR regarding the rebuild so it's not a matter of anyone letting them or not.
Eventually I am sure some thought will be given to a rebuild of a well known P-38 in the U.K . I am sorry but my personal opinion is that when an aircraft has been so effectively destroyed with the loss of life it's time to let it go.

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