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Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 20:07
by Garry Russell
I'm could call in to Lapland on the way over :)

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 20:29
by Chris558
Why is the MoD selling it? Cut backs in budgets to look after it, I presume.

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 14 Nov 2014, 20:52
by Dev One
Garry Russell wrote:I'm could call in to Lapland on the way over :)
Trying to be one of Santas helpers Garry?
Keityh :lol:

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 03:38
by Airspeed
Chris558 wrote:Why is the MoD selling it? Cut backs in budgets to look after it, I presume.
Apparently, the plug is missing from that kitchen sink, you just can't get that size these days.

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 09:22
by Garry Russell
The timescale is very short. it is as if they really want to scap it but give an unrealistic chance to have it saved to counteract the moaning when it happens.

Mike...It was a combination lack of availiable plugs for the kitchen sink and an acute shortage of certified Avro Shackleton tea pots that finally grounded the type :( 8)

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 11:10
by Nigel H-J
Tables could do with a bit of polishing on the inside. 8)
Nigel

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 12:34
by airboatr
Airspeed wrote:
Apparently, the plug is missing from that kitchen sink, you just can't get that size these days.

I'm bettn' you'll get everything but the kitchen sink!

And that Just for spite Image

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 20:55
by grumpyoldb
It would be worth it just for the divorce. :lol:

Re: Shackleton For Sale

Posted: 16 Nov 2014, 16:35
by Tomliner
A Christmas gift with a difference for someone? *-) ;) EricT