Post by andypspotter on Sept 4, 2020 17:37:17 GMT
Not even an intervention from Johnny Vegas, earlier in the year could save it, it would seem.
RAF Marham Victor Gate Guardian
As you may be aware, earlier in the year the Defence Equipment Sales Authority and RAF Heritage were looking to see if there was anyone that was in a position to remove and restore the Victor Gate Guardian from RAF Marham. Unfortunately no-one has come forward who has the capability to remove and restore her so the difficult decision has been made to dispose of her. Whilst RAF Marham will be sad to dispose of an aircraft that played an important role in the heritage of the station we are reassured that there is a Victor in the skilled and professional care of the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford and the Imperial War Museum collection at Duxford. We are reassured that the story of the Victor fleet and those who flew and supported it is preserved for perpetuity for the Nation and the national collection.
Before the disposal process begins we would like to give the opportunity for a small number of people to come and see her for the last time on Saturday 10th October. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the number that we are able to allow onto the station will be limited and there will be time slots allocated for viewings followed by a short visit to our Aviation Heritage Centre.
Priority for the visit will be given to people that have a link to the Victor, whether you have previously worked on the Victors or are a family member of a previous crew.
Please register your interest by 18th September by emailing
MRM-MCOGroup@mod.gov.uk with your name, details of your affiliation to the Victor and your location so we can allocate an appropriate time slot should you be successful.
Successful applicants will then be contacted by 23rd September for further details.
RAF Marham Victor Gate Guardian
As you may be aware, earlier in the year the Defence Equipment Sales Authority and RAF Heritage were looking to see if there was anyone that was in a position to remove and restore the Victor Gate Guardian from RAF Marham. Unfortunately no-one has come forward who has the capability to remove and restore her so the difficult decision has been made to dispose of her. Whilst RAF Marham will be sad to dispose of an aircraft that played an important role in the heritage of the station we are reassured that there is a Victor in the skilled and professional care of the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford and the Imperial War Museum collection at Duxford. We are reassured that the story of the Victor fleet and those who flew and supported it is preserved for perpetuity for the Nation and the national collection.
Before the disposal process begins we would like to give the opportunity for a small number of people to come and see her for the last time on Saturday 10th October. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the number that we are able to allow onto the station will be limited and there will be time slots allocated for viewings followed by a short visit to our Aviation Heritage Centre.
Priority for the visit will be given to people that have a link to the Victor, whether you have previously worked on the Victors or are a family member of a previous crew.
Please register your interest by 18th September by emailing
MRM-MCOGroup@mod.gov.uk with your name, details of your affiliation to the Victor and your location so we can allocate an appropriate time slot should you be successful.
Successful applicants will then be contacted by 23rd September for further details.