Some classics of Cosford before the cull

[VEGAS]

Hi all,

Been trawling through some of my old photos from visits to museums around the country over the years.

One particular visit to Cosford, in January 2006, was very memorable. As not long after, many of the aircraft suffered as victims in the 'Cosford Cull'.

I'm very thankful I got there before this happened and have the pictures as treasured memories.

I still often feel so angry that the Trident was destroyed. It was immaculate. :@ :@ :@

I have posted most of these before. But if anyone missed them. Enjoy.

[Garry Russell]

Sad to think of them now....... :-(

Thanks for posting Eddie

Out of all the Tridents that were scattered around there is only one complete one in existance.....the often forgotten 3B G-AWZM at Wroughton :-(

Garry

[DaveB]

Nice shots Eddie and nice to see em again ;-)

Garry.. ZK is only missing her wingtips and a few bits joe public never get to see. Still.. it was a shame to see that one go as she was the only one of her type :-(

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Garry Russell]

Yep I know Dave...she has her wings clipped where as ZM is in the condition she flew in which makes her special.

She is still in complete in service fit

The Comet 4B is often forgotten as well....perhaps if a Comet was to ever fly again that would be the best bet as she's standard.

Garry

[Techy111]

Is Foxtrot Bravo at Duxford not complete then guys...?

Nice shots mate...

Tony

[Garry Russell]

Ooooooooooooppppppppppps

Forfgot about that one

Garry

[DaveB]

Yo Techy..

FB at Duxford is a Trident2E and now probably the only complete one. ARPH at Cosford was the last surviving Trident 1C. When there's only one.. you don't get much rarer than that

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Chris558]

There's a 1E and a 2E in China, ex-Air force, on A.net. They look complete.

[Chris558]

EDIT - At least one's engine-less.

[Garry Russell]

Yes there are a few in China but we were meaning in the UK

That was our last BOAC type VC 10 but there is one in Germany and the last 707-436, bagain there is another, very derelict in Africa...the former G-APFL

I think the ex Lufthansa 707-430 in Germany that's complete is the last Conway 707 intact..well reasonably.

About time we had a Bristol Freighter come home albeit only the ugly ones are still in existance

Garry