In order to secure the future of the Q6, it was necessary to move it from Seething airfield in Norfolk.  Our chosen destination was Coventry Airport, where the Aeroplane was delivered into the care of Ben Cox' Heritage Aviation Services.  The move was co-ordinated by Dave 'Mr Shifter' Thomas of Bruntingthorpe's Classic British Jets Collection, with great support from John Brindley Transport.

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'FD sees the light of day for the first time in a while (Chris Thompson)

 

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Perfecting the dimensions... (Chris Thompson)

 

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A nervous moment... (Chris Thompson)

Much thanks to Rex Ford, whose Q6 expertise ensured the Aeroplane remained undamaged throughout the less-than-straightforward lifting process.

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Hoisted (Chris Thompson)

 

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Tilted for Travel (Chris Thompson)

 

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Jaunty Angle (Chris Thompson)

 

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A Delicate Game (Chris Thompson)

 

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Arrival at Coventry (Lewis Hurley)

 

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The Process Begins Again... (Lewis Hurley)

 

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Winched (Lewis Hurley)

 

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Arrival (Lewis Hurley)

 

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Q6 Elegance, January 2024 (Lewis Hurley)

 

Special thanks to Dave Thomas whose efforts made the move possible, a move foisted on us at short notice by a set of unpleasant external factors.  The Aeroplane is now safe and secure and, after a breathing space to review our options (and gather funds!) the path to airworthiness will be resumed.  Additional thanks to Lewis Hurley, who has assumed the role of custodian for the Q6, husbanding her and her co-located components, his efforts reflected in her current smart appearance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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