Save The BBMF !!!!!!

[Garethster]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

They wont let us Colonials sign. You guys still sore about that whole Revolution thing? Whats next? The AAM Duxford?

Americans can always sign as an ex-patriate (We'd forgive you)

[minter]

Originally Posted by Martin Bull

Actually, I doubt that there is a real threat to the BBMF.

it would be a cut too far

[planejunky]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

They wont let us Colonials sign. You guys still sore about that whole Revolution thing? Whats next? The AAM Duxford?

The American Air Museum at Duxford is a totally different thing. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are part of the RAF, the AAM is part of the Imperial War Museum which is a civilian organisation.

[planejunky]

Originally Posted by The Defiant Man

Phew ...was a tad concerned you might've taken it the wrong way.....

Na, the IFF is working correctly mate!

[shuttle]

I just received an email from 10 Downing Street ...!

It has been suggested that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) which celebrates the sacrifice of those who flew during the 2nd World War, will be cut in the next round of defence cuts. This will be a travesty if it goes ahead. The BBMF costs a mere £3m a year, less than 0.1% of the defence budget. It is a great delight for all who see their displays, and the memory of 'The Few' will be lost. Please vote to ensure that the BBMF is not closed.

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/BBMFCuts/

Government response

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is maintained as living heritage for those generations who were not alive during World War Two and as a resonant reminder of how much we owe the servicemen and women of the RAF for their courage and sacrifice during those dark years of our nation’s history. It is a fitting, evocative and highly prized national asset, especially in this the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and highly visible tribute to the airmen and women who serve, and have served, this country so selflessly.

The Strategic Defence and Security Review is taking place against a very difficult financial backdrop, which requires the Government to look hard at each area of spending to ensure value for money. But the Government currently has no plans to cut funding for the BBMF.

Shuttle

[tc2324]

Originally Posted by shuttle

But the Government currently has no plans to cut funding for the BBMF

Interesting choice of wording...

[planejunky]

Like they had no intention of putting up VAT!

[RichardPrice]

Originally Posted by tc2324

Interesting choice of wording...

This sort of thing goes round and round, not so long ago it was the Red Arrows and the then Government in power also denied the rumours.

Its hogswash rumours, started with people that have nothing better to do.

[tc2324]

Originally Posted by RichardPrice

This sort of thing goes round and round, not so long ago it was the Red Arrows and the then Government in power also denied the rumours.

Its hogswash rumours, started with people that have nothing better to do.

Completely agree old chap. Wouldn`t think anything will happen in the next few years, but I can imagine someone somewhere saying something to the effect of, `rights chaps, BBMF has 5 Spits, 2 Hurricanes and 2 Chippies. If we cut it down to 2 Spits, a Hurricane and 1 Chippie, we can afford to bail out the Bank of England for 5 seconds....`

Hence my at the `currently` bit.