Nimrod R1 XW665 Final Flight

Post by **reheat module** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:40 pm

Nimrod R1 XW665 will be undertaking its final flight, culminating with an overflight of RAF Waddington on its return from Ops, scheduled for approx 1500L on Tuesday 27 October.

Post by **turbosix** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:44 pm

What will happen to it next? Is it staying at waddington for spare parts?

Post by **reheat module** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:41 pm

I believe a current thought/plan is for 'key components' to be removed and the frame to be ultimately placed at the Newark Air Museum.

Post by **turbosix** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:13 pm

Thanks reheat. Good to know there will be a R1 in a museum.

Post by **Gary** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:30 pm

Showing as airborne according to Radarbox

43C139 RRR 725 XW665 NIM 2009/10/27 13:23:32

Post by **Opherrick** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:31 pm

Will this be the start of the R1 retirement and if so whats going to replace the Nimrod in this role ?

Post by **Vulcanone** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:31 pm

Post by **NAM Updater** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:18 pm

In response to comments here and on other fora the trustees of Newark Air Museum can confirm that they are in negotiations over the possible acquisition of a Nimrod R1 airframe.

If, and when further details are agreed any official news updates will be posted here on the museum website first!

Post by **Vulcanone** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:46 am

Post by **NAM Updater** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:32 pm

Not a problem!

Post by **NAM Updater** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:14 pm

A brief further update has just been added to the museum website.

Post by **T_J** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:37 pm

lincsuhf wrote:So do 51 Sqn actualy have any aircraft left still flying then?

Nimrod R1s XV249 and XW664 are still on strength.

TJ

Post by **f-4** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:09 am

Apparently neither are currently airworthy though - not sure what the issues are.

Post by **reheat module** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:46 pm

Currently the remaining 2 aircraft are hangared at Waddington undergoing different levels of servicing and 'amendments...

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Post by **PR9** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:40 pm

Any news on the RC-135s we are getting to replace/supplement the 'Rods?

Post by **reheat module** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:13 pm

64 has been successful in the mechanical aspects of the airborne checks after the extensive maintenance. The rear mission kit testing continues, alongside airborne calibration checks. This aircraft, alongside 49 will continue to serve until the out of service date.
The decision for the 135 replacement? - way outside of my payscale...

Post by **Doughnut** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:24 pm

PR9 wrote:Any news on the RC-135s we are getting to replace/supplement the 'Rods?

I would be very surprised to see the RC-135 in full RAF service, wether we can 'rent space' on USAF aircraft might an option ?
I have made the point before that could the really important R1 systems not be fitted into a reworked (spare ?) E-3.
Dont think the MOD have the budget for another new type.

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