Bruntingthorpe visit 19/05/09

[Wedgy]

A very stormy Brunty


First port of call was always going to be the Q shed


No one was there, so we respectfully took a look around
Bloody impressed with EVERYTHING Andy - you can really sense the work and TLC given by those at LPG not only to the Lightnings, but also the Q shed which is an amazing structure






Something Andy rebuilt?












A sneak peek at the lady herself


Lots of work going on, getting her ready








Ahhh, the Canopus




and Teasin Tina herself




Many thanks to those who made our visit an extra unexpected treat with the addition of the Comet & Victor You know who you are

[RLN]

Thanks for the pics Wedgy - and your hosts.

[320psi]

Oh glad you liked what your saw, they do look good I must admit

[Spitfire]

Brilliant pics - thanks

[Mayfly]

nice shot Wedgy

[Saracenman]

great day out - thanks Wedgy for driving

320 - your girls and their home is, by far, the most impressive thing I've seen for a long long time!

whilst i know that the side cladding and rear doors will make an obvious difference, we saw for ourselves just how weather-proof the Q shed is right now; there was a torrential downpour while we were there, but very little to show for it on your smooth and impressive concrete floor!

access to Canopus was a treat too

558 looking as imposing as ever, and almost ready to go

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[Gaz]

great day out - thanks Wedgy for driving

320 - your girls and their home is, by far, the most impressive thing I've seen for a long long time!

whilst i know that the side cladding and rear doors will make an obvious difference, we saw for ourselves just how weather-proof the Q shed is right now; there was a torrential downpour while we were there, but very little to show for it on your smooth and impressive concrete floor!

access to Canopus was a treat too

558 looking as imposing as ever, and almost ready to go

sm

You should have gone today.

You would have had ME showing you round!!!

Bet you're gutted now!

[Saracenman]

no no no Gaz - YOU should've been there YESTERDAY - bet YOU'RE gutted now!

[Gaz]

no no no Gaz - YOU should've been there YESTERDAY - bet YOU'RE gutted now!

Ahhh, Touchê!

[34053]

Great pics and all very impressive! Thank you.

PW

[Jigsaw]

Thanks for sharing those Wedgy

[Mackrick]

Thanks for sharing them Wedgy its good to see the insides of Canopus again last time I saw it was on test flight
The Q Shed looks great Andy and the LPG have done a fantastic job there. At the end of the day they have something unique, 2 lightnings and a real Q shed to show people how they used to operate and protect the UK skies.
Good to see the Victor all in one piece as well
Shame I couldn't have made the trip up with you both it would have been fun.