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'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:12 pm
by Gwyn
Hi all,
Not sure if this item is posted elsewhere but I just read in Flypast that 'Bob' is in the middle of being dismantled and on it's way to Cosford. Apologies if I am duplicating info.
Gwyn
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:04 pm
by Gsxr600
The last I heard, probably on this forum, was that dismantling will take some considerable time, and there are no dates set for the actual move, though this summer would seem likely.
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:45 pm
by Gwyn
She is a tough girl to dismantle I would imagine. I watched a standard being broken up at LHR once when the standard wrecker unit blew itself apart trying to break the centre box.
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:04 pm
by petet16
It's progressing well judging from the fb updates, nacelles are now off.
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:20 pm
by Gwyn
Hi,
Out of interest how can one keep up with the moving process? Is there a web site?
Rgds
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:51 pm
by ACLVC10
Yes would be nice to be kept up to date on the progress, I appreciate that some of it I s posted on Facebook but not all have such access, can someone in the know keep up us in the loop on here??
Many thanks in advance
Andy
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:37 pm
by Jelle Hieminga
The Facebook page is 'open' as far as I can tell, so that anyone can have a look at what's posted there. Just use this link:
https://www.facebook.com/XR808
The team has made some good progress towards the move and this is all being done with care. Bob is in good hands!
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:34 pm
by Gwyn
Hi Jelle,
Always a solution.
Thanks a lot.
Gwyn
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:05 pm
by ACLVC10
Many thanks Jelle
Andy
Re: VC10 preservation (ex-Keep one VC10 flying) thread
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:05 am
by Rob68
Maybe should be in another thread but been to Cosford today and tucked around the back is BOB'S tail fin and flaps etc all lying on tyres.
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:08 am
by Jelle Hieminga
You were right, I've moved your post in here to keep the news about Bob's move together. Hope you don't mind Rob68!
Good to hear that the first bits have arrived! Moving the small bits is easy, it will be interesting to see what will happen with the fuselage and wings!
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:18 am
by petet16
Gary is hoping to be able to move the fuselage in one section, subject to final route planning.
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:52 pm
by Rob68
Move planned for some time after air show isn't it ?
'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:29 pm
by Jelle Hieminga
petet16 wrote:Gary is hoping to be able to move the fuselage in one section, subject to final route planning.
That would be great! The inboard wing sections will most likely have to come off before that can happen though. Or is there a route that will accept a wide, long load?
Re: 'Bob' is on the move
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:24 pm
by Charlie
Jelle Hieminga wrote:petet16 wrote:Gary is hoping to be able to move the fuselage in one section, subject to final route planning.
That would be great! The inboard wing sections will most likely have to come off before that can happen though. Or is there a route that will accept a wide, long load?
Once you've got onto the A14, it should be dual carriageways all the way to Cosford.