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Re: Poll: Halifax W1048 restore her or leave her as she is-
Posted by John Parker on Thu Jan 08, 2004 07:45:17 PM
In reply top Re: Poll: Halifax W1048 restore her or leave her as she is posted by AndyG on Thu Jan 08, 2004 03:18:45 PM
: I believe that she has served her purpose well in her pres
: ent "diorama" guise and for a number of decades now. A use
: ful and educational exhibit which was very thought provoki
: ng it has to be said.
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: As a significant and extremely historically valuable airfr
: ame, now would be an excellent opportunity to embark upon
: a full restoration to get this lady back upon her feet whe
: re she belongs and now. Costly? yes, loss of originality?
: yes perhaps a lot of original structural material may requ
: ire replacing in order to facilitate this direction, but n
: one the less the reward will be significant in my own opin
: ion.
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: It'll never happen whilst Mr Fopp is custodian though.....
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I think rather than do this first I would tackle two or three other projects first
1) I have seen the halifax at YAM recently and whilst it has to be said that it is a magnificant achievement by these guys compromises had to be taken at the time which need to be corrected as new build or restored parts become available as is happening at present with the tail fins. I would like to see this great machine truly complete in every way.
2) Put together all of the interest and components known for a complete Stirling under a consortium and have it overseen by a board to produce a stirling which would then be the sole example on show anywhere.
3) ditto for Whitley - under auspeces of group currently doing so
Regards
John Parker
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