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I imagine that is quite a rare aircraft. Why are they pulling it to bits? Preservation or even better, are they putting it to flying condition? O.o
 

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I imagine that is quite a rare aircraft. Why are they pulling it to bits? Preservation or even better, are they putting it to flying condition? O.o

The RAF Museum are doing a full check on the condition of their aircraft  as part of the preparations for the 100th Anniversary of the RAF in 2018.  I presume the intent is to do any necessary work so they all look their best for the Centenary.
 

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The work is being done for conservation rather than anything else. These aircraft were built in the knowledge that they would have a limited lifespan, certainly not 70+ years. Usually as a production expedient things like protection against, for example, dissimilar metal corrosion were not built in at the time of manufacture.


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real nice to see these pic,of this,thank you for showing us, :D
 
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Useful pics, thanks Dave 
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A true rare beastie ( and it would be a shame if they couldn't put her back together again. Great pics and even better ref photos.


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Robert 
 
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