27th October, 2009

Nimrod R1

Following reports on some web fora and various direct communications to the museum - the museum trustees would like to confirm that they are in negotiations over the possible acquisition of a Nimrod R1 airframe.

The museum trustees made the following additional details available at 1430 hours on 28 October, 2009.

"Newark Air Museum has been given to understand that a Nimrod R1 aircraft will be retired from operational service sometime before the end of this financial year and then potentially dismantled to be sold as scrap. Eager to see this historic and prestigious aircraft preserved instead, initial enquiries have already been made to the RAF into the possible acquisition of this aircraft for display in the Museum, once it has been officially deemed surplus to requirements. It is still too early for the MOD to make any commitment at this time and the exact cost has yet to be established, but we are confidently aspiring to purchase the complete aircraft sometime in 2010."

Assistance request 30.10.09

We are keen to hear from anyone that has any specific Nimrod / Comet technical knowledge or expertise. Please email us at newarkair@onetel.com