ZuluKilo Restoration Update - (2 big photos, dial-up beware)

steveS4SSL · Post by **steveS4SSL** » 30 Dec 2006, 22:43

Hi folks - thought you might like this update...

For those that visit the AVP at Manchester, you may have got the idea not a lot is happening with our Trident, "ZuluKilo" .... well nothing could be further from the truth with the interior undergoing a massive refurb!

Took a couple of shots tonight of the restored cockpit - it looks stunning and just as it did during her operations from LHR. Neil Lomax has done an amazing job, pretty much single-handed on this.

Once she is complete and open, you should find an amazingly well preserved piece of aviation history and few touches that will make this exhibit rather special... :;):

So here is a taster of what you can expect...

Next year will be a big year for us ... watch this space :;):

petermcleland · Post by **petermcleland** » 30 Dec 2006, 22:48

Fabulous...Brings tears to my eyes

A Happy, Prosperous and Productive New Year to everyone involved in this fine project :dance:

Vulcan_to_the_Sky! · Post by **Vulcan_to_the_Sky!** » 30 Dec 2006, 22:57

Thats amazing!

Well done to all involved on this project, I can't wait till she is all back together and open to see, I'd certainly pay to see the inside of it.

jonesey2k · Post by **jonesey2k** » 30 Dec 2006, 23:01

very nice, good to see something preserved so well, unlike some places.
I allways linger near ZK when Im at the viewing park while everybody else looks at the stuff going in & out

Post by **Garry Russell** » 30 Dec 2006, 23:03

Looks ready for flight

Great job

Wll done and thank you to all concerned

Garry :Christmas:

Effoh · Post by **Effoh** » 30 Dec 2006, 23:22

petermcleland wrote:Fabulous...Brings tears to my eyes

Says it all really.....absolutely gorgeous!

Rgds,

Colin

VEGAS · Post by **VEGAS** » 30 Dec 2006, 23:42

Wonderful. I often chat to Neil when my work allows me to visit the AVP. He (and all the team!) have done an incredible job with this project. I only long for her to be put back together for everyone to see how beautiful she is.

Thanks for posting these shots.

steveS4SSL · Post by **steveS4SSL** » 31 Dec 2006, 17:50

Some more shots of the interior.

A wider shot of the entire cockpit

The interior has all new carpet throughout

All the over-seat lighting will be working shortly and all of the overhear warning signs are up and running.

The exhibition area is located in by the aft toilets

jonesey2k · Post by **jonesey2k** » 31 Dec 2006, 18:08

Very nice, looks allmost like its still in service

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 31 Dec 2006, 18:56

That is absolutely stunning, those shots from the flight deck and cabin are brilliant. Peter, out of interest how many times did you fly this particular one?