I came across this while Googling something else entirely. This is the first I have heard of this.
RAF Museum handed over Spitfire in 'ill-conceived' deal for WWII aircraft it may never receive
And I bet no-one lost their job over this
I came across this while Googling something else entirely. This is the first I have heard of this.
RAF Museum handed over Spitfire in 'ill-conceived' deal for WWII aircraft it may never receive
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
That's my first sight of the report too. Doesn't look too hopeful either. Whoever did that deal must have been incredibly naive. Just have to hope that one day the problem will be resolved satisfactorily and that the remains of Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping can be located and laid to rest properly too
RIP
It's a Spitfire -- "repossession" should *NOT* be that big a deal.... >:)
I can't believe the contract would not include provisions for failing to deliver the P-40.
You are assuming there is effective recourse I the are of failing to deliver.......
lol thats what you get for trusting people who would hire zahi hawass as minister of antiquities...
How can you pay someone with one of your exhibits?
Weird story...
Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!
Someone needs a
If I tell them I can get it back for them I wonder what they'll give me ?
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
and its not like p-40s are super rare.
Shambles.
I wish I was I could say I'm surprised by this, but I'm really not.
Hey - Ho
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Bloody incompetence.
Kyte.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Why would someone lose their job for just removing history. These days it is the thing to do.
It's not a Spitfire, it is a P.40 Kittyhawk. Not that should make a difference. IMHO It's desecrating a war grave RIP, Sgt. CoppingOriginally Posted by csadn
It's a Spitfire -- "repossession" should *NOT* be that big a deal.... >
It's not a Spitfire, it is a P.40 Kittyhawk. Not that should make a difference. IMHO It's desecrating a war grave RIP, Sgt. Copping
G'day Stuart! I think he meant to "Repossess" the Spit they gave for the exchange!
Ah well, if they'd used paypal and got a tracking number from the post orifice there wouldn't be a problem!
Yup -- and if they really need the help, I know some *very* entertaining people.... >;)
Open channel Chris, most jurisdictions have statutes dealing with 'parties to offences'Yup -- and if they really need the help, I know some *very* entertaining people.... >
Lawyers are "Interesting People", just as are Repo Men.... ;)
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