BHXDTW From Eritrea, joined Feb 2005, 1086 posts, RR: 6 Posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1460 times:
Hi Guys...
Ok now I need some helpfull advice.
Ive been reading an article on Concorde and the current situations of the airframes around the world...
As far as I can see more AF concordes are stored under cover than BA concordes. This article was expressing concern for the airframes and their exposure to the elements.. and what a shame it is for these Airframes to be stored in conditions like this..
NOW BEFORE YOU FLAME GRILL ME Im no scientist and maybe the elements do not have such a bad effect, but I cant imagine it to be healthy.
The Concorde at LHR is parked next to a busy taxiway, and is almost taunted each day by the grand airliners that still get to fly to their exotic destinations as they rumble by on their way to the threshold..
Looking in a wider perspective, many many historically important airframes across the world are kept in conditions that must corrode them faster than if they were stored under cover..look at cosford.
I am thinking of starting a foundation or a charity to house or cover some of these historically landmarks in aviation... I know their are currently other preservation society's around, but a lot of these concentrate on the Maintainance of these aircraft.
I need some professional and sound advice... is this possible to do, does anyone have any tips or suggestions.. and in general is this a good idea..
Please no criticism, just some feedback on my idea...
Quoting BHXDTW (Thread starter): Looking in a wider perspective, many many historically important airframes across the world are kept in conditions that must corrode them faster than if they were stored under cover..look at cosford.
Yes, it is sad to see how many historically important planes were lost for good and it would be nice to see more of them preserved. In fact, I believe that Brits are doing really good job despite the fact that those planes are outside.
Quoting BHXDTW (Thread starter): I am thinking of starting a foundation or a charity to house or cover some of these historically landmarks in aviation...
BHXDTW From Eritrea, joined Feb 2005, 1086 posts, RR: 6 Reply 2, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1392 times:
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 1): Yes, it is sad to see how many historically important planes were lost for good and it would be nice to see more of them preserved. In fact, I believe that Brits are doing really good job despite the fact that those planes are outside.
Quoting BHXDTW (Thread starter):
I am thinking of starting a foundation or a charity to house or cover some of these historically landmarks in aviation...
Idea is great. I'm really interested in that.
Thanks Aleksander !!
Appreciate the support...
I was talking today with my Dad and some other friends who have gave me some ideas where to start.... wont be easy !!
I have to say, The Brits do a remarkable job, in fact a lot of countries do...
My line of thinking is that.. their are museums and buildings dedicated to preserving cars / motorcycles etc and they dont keep them outside...now I know aircraft in genereal are a lot bigger than an old Mercedes but that doesnt mean they shouldnt have undercover storage...
Well... I gotta keep thinking about it so as to not let the idea burn out..
Andz From South Africa, joined Feb 2004, 8298 posts, RR: 11 Reply 3, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1383 times:
There is a disaster in the making on the go right now at JNB. SAA's Historic Flight owns 2 DC-3s, 2 DC-4s (one of them the last one ever built) and a Junkers JU-52. Until recently the planes all lived in hangars at AFB Swartkop in Pretoria, but the air force wanted their hangars back so now the planes are all standing exposed to the elements behind SAA's main maintenance hangar (the JU-52 is thankfully still hangared).
The 2 DC-4s and a DC-3 are in this pic I took a couple of weeks ago. (The Connie doesn't fly unfortunately).
The DCs have received TLC from everyone involved with Historic Flight, are all in flying condition and certified to carry passengers so in some ways their preservation is even more critical than Concorde. Unfortunately due to various circumstances (not of SAA's making) the planes are standing idle because they are not being marketed, hence no flights scheduled. It would be a terrible waste if they are allowed to decay to the point that they cannot carry enthusiasts anymore.
After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says WTF...
Aleksandar From Serbia, joined Jul 2000, 3229 posts, RR: 35 Reply 4, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 1323 times:
I absolutely believe that more airliners have to be preserved for the future generations and it doesn't matter if they are inside or outside (inside would be better, though).
Belgrade has a very interesting aviation museum, but, unfortunately, not a single airliner is inside and not a single airliner is preserved well. The saddest case is Caravelle that has almost no interior and she is in really bad shape. Just to show how the situation is bad, she has 400kg of concrete in forward cargo compartment just to be able to sit normally and as of her general state, photos can explain it better than me:
Unfortunately, there is no money and I would say not much will either to improve that situation. The airliner that is preserved well there is Ju-52 and DC-3 which was not put on display.
Budapest has interesting airliners, as well. They are outside and they do need more attention, but it is a very good starting point.
Quoting BHXDTW (Reply 2): I know aircraft in genereal are a lot bigger than an old Mercedes but that doesnt mean they shouldnt have undercover storage...
Like I've already said, some can stay outside if they are well preserved. The example in Switzerland proves my point. It seems that it is more important how those planes are taken care of than whether they are inside or outside. Have in mind that those planes were exposed to worse elements while in service than they are now, but then they had more attention. What makes me sad (and a bit angry as well) is that preserved airlines are often neglected and even forgotten and that is the main reason why their condition deteriorates.
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