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Offline Vulcan

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« on: December 22, 2007, 10:39:10 pm »
Just been going through some shots from the year and came across this one that I had forgotten about.  Nose art on a Buccaneer XW547 awaiting restoration at the RAF Museum Hendon.  Though it quite appropriate for this particular site 'pilot_laugh'


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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2007, 12:07:41 pm »
Nice shot, though I doubt that this aircraft is awaiting restoration; that is done by the RAFM off-site.  Rather, it has been preserved as it was when withdrawn from service and hence it looks much more authentic to my eyes than an aircraft in "showroom " condition. In your photo you can see (to the rear of the artwork) where the original NATO camouflage is showing through under the temporary sand scheme applied for the 1991 Gulf War.

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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2007, 02:16:41 pm »
You could be right SF about it not awaiting restoration.  It was in an area that was full of a lot of bits and pieces if various stages of completion. It's a good chance that thats the way they intended it.

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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2007, 04:58:51 pm »
Mmmmm dirty Aircraft!! 'buttrock'

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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2007, 07:38:50 pm »
Judging by this picture it must be leaking some fluids as well!

http://www.irishairpics.com/database/photo/1019697/

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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2008, 06:29:43 pm »
that's my kinda'Girl  :bowdown:

I'd have a Pint with her anytime !!!!!!!

Slán,

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