Saying 'Goodbye' To RAF Marham's Victor Aircraft Gate Guardian ✈️ | Forces TV
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2020
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Farewells have been paid to RAF Marham's gate guardian which is to be scrapped after falling into near disrepair.
A small event has been held at the Norfolk base, with those who have an affiliation to the Victor aircraft invited to see her one last time.
Marham's Victor will be replaced by a Tornado in the near-future.
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All the British planes from that period looked so futuristic. They often remind me of that tv show the Thunderbirds.
Worlds 5th largest defence budget but can't look after its proud history. Sad state of affairs.
Very poor advert for the Royal Air Force, the aircraft looks in a terrible state of repair and the Stn Cdr with his hands in his pockets
I've seen far worse looking outdoor displays. You mean to tell me they couldn't find volunteers to paint and seal it? Take donations to cover costs. Hell, here's one American who would gladly contribute to such a fund!
It's a shame she has to go, such a beautiful aircraft. If you are interested in seeing her sister XH672 is at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, just down the road from me. Stunning aircraft.
A disgrace it's been allowed to get in that state in the first place 😡
Somebody ring Jeremy Clarkson he has a big enough garden !!!!! Save the old girl
Yes, probably doesn’t fit in with the modern F35 image for Marham. Another miss by the RAF a bit like the grave at Scampton!
And in 20 years that Tornado will be in the same sad state and willbe scrapped to be replaced by a plastic JSF.
Hands in pocket! Not in my day. Where is the SWO?
"near disrepair" I've seen a hell of a lot worse.
The role the Victors undertook refuelling Vulcan 607, and each other during the mission to bomb Port Stanley runway during the Falklands conflict was amazing.
I will always have fond memories of RAF Marham. I was TDY there in 1977 for six weeks flying a B-52 H as part of the annual SAC-RAF Bombing competition. It was like stepping back to WW II in 12 O'clock High. I will never forget the elderly groundskeeper trimming the shrubs while wearing his coat and tie and whistling the songbirds down to perch on his finger while he talked to them. Great memories of the Brits and the countryside around Marham.
British engineering at its best, never to be repeated.
Poor decision, this airframe deserves better and the RAF need to review their plans. Typical shortsighted bean counting . Disgraceful really.
During the early 70's I was an ATC Cadet and in 1974 our summer camp was at Marham.
RAF hands in pocket say no more !!! Slack !!!
Hands in pockets?
This is absolutely staggering, it is repairable, anything is repairable, it’s just time and money, the money that’s wasted and the RAF can not set aside some budget to save her. Sad times
Pima County Air and Space Museum in Tucson, AZ will take her and a Valiant And a Vulcan if you can. Plenty of dry storage. We've A B-29/50/36/52/58 /66 (Canberra) a Shacklleton and soon a B-2. Be wonderful to see the V Force there!