SeSco http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/ http://www.eblah.com en Badenoch wreck to help keep last Lancaster in air http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246543197/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246543197/#num1 Strathspey and Bedenoch Herald

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Badenoch wreckage will help keep last Lancaster in the air

Published:  01 July, 2009

AN AIR rescue miss-ion with a difference has been carried out on a remote Badenoch mountain-top with the recovery of the wreckage of a Lancaster bomber which crashed during World War II.

The parts will be used to help keep the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster – the only one in Europe of 7,377 built which is still airworthy – in the skies.

The Avro Lancaster from 463 Squadron (RAAF), which had been based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, broke up mid-flight at 10,000 feet near Kingussie on the night of August 31, 1944, with the loss of all seven crew...................


]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:59:57 jmb RAF Tornado crashes on hillside http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246539194/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246539194/#num1
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090702/tuk-raf-tornado-crashes-into-scottish-hi-45dbed5.html

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090702/tuk-raf-tornado-crashes-in-scotland-dba1618.html

The plane, believed to be from RAF Leuchars, in Fife, hit a hillside in Argyll.

No civilians are understood to have been hurt.

It is not known whether the two people on board - a pilot and a navigator - were able to eject from the aircraft safely.

An ambulance spokeswoman said two crews are at the scene.

A specialist operations team is also on its way.

The Tornado F3 is thought to have come down near a tourist spot known as the Rest And Be Thankful on the A38 Arrochar to Inveraray Road, north west of Loch Lomond.

A Strathclyde police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that police were called at 11.45am to a report of a plane crash near the Rest And Be Thankful, Arrochar.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8130528.stm]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:53:14 Apollo 10th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246480373/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246480373/#num1
Personally, I voted yes to both the establishment of the Parliament and the tax varying powers.  However 10 years on I really couldn't give two hoots about it and wouldn't be sorry to see it go.  It seems that the MSP are the biggest examples of cronyism at work, and having such shining examples as Wendy Alexander, Tommy Sheridan the nauseating Rosie Kane doesn't help.

First off, the whole fiasco about the building.  In my opinion the exterior at least is an abomination, it's so bad I don't think I'd even convert it into spamhead housing.

Interior seems a bit better, but the whole project was an example of mismanagement.

It's interesting though if you go to BBC news and have a look at the Have Your Say where you see the Little Englanders whining about the Scots hating the English (oh how ironic) and saying it is a disgrace that a Scot is in Downing Street.  Excuse me, I thought the country was called the United Kingdom, not the Kingdom of England and its Vassal states.  Then theres all the usual nonsense about how England keeps Scotland going.]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:32:53 JadeFalcon Glesca Caurs http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246471231/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246471231/#num1
Elderslie Toll was the furtherest west the City of Glasgow tram  cars ran to by the 1950s although I believe they once ran to Kilbarchen.   I think I am right in thinking that the run from Elderslie went to Auchenshuggle ( whereever that was? ) and that it was the longest run on the sytem.

Can we identify the eastern end of the run.  There might be a page in this.]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:00:31 The Fox NORCON http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246316908/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246316908/#num1
]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:08:28 jmb Scotland's People http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246027645/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1246027645/#num1
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In yesterday's Glasgow Herald supplement there was a section about 'Homecoming Scotland 2009'.

In it there was reference to free 20 units in 'Scotlandspeople'.

Log in as normal and go to section buy more, scroll down past the normal 'select number of units' box and in the voucher box type in heraldmag.

You must register by 1pm on Saturday 27th and the credits are valid for 90 days.


MB]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:47:25 jmb PC Manufacturing Plant (Online Auction, Greenock) http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245674864/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245674864/#num1
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PC Manufacturing Plant (Online Auction, Greenock)  

Important Sale by On-Line Auction - 450 Lots! Bid Live Now !!
Closing - 12 Noon Friday 10th July*

Former IBM PC Manufacturing Facility in Greenock

Surplus Utility Equipment - Generators, Switchgear, UPS Systems, Compressors, Pallet Wrapping & Handling, Air Handling Equip, Speed Doors, Site Container, Catering Equipment, Floor Cleaning Equip, Large Qty of Various Office Furniture, Computer Components Cabinets & Snooker Table

Full Photo Catalogue Now Online (Bid Live Now)
]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:47:44 jmb Beware of Killer cats http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245622303/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245622303/#num1
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/new.....onth-old-kitten.html

This is just priceless.... ]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:11:43 JadeFalcon D-Notice: Underground Operational Centres http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245097052/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245097052/#num1
After the Spies for Peace revelations of the true extent of UK Regional Home Defence preparations, most people realised that the media had been previously prevented from reporting on these preparations by the issuing of a D-Notice.

Although only 'advisory', they nevertheless successfully prevented many an embarassing fact from seeing the light of day.  

To many people who wondered what that mysterious bump in the field was, or why an apparently innocent building had so many ventilation shafts, the most interesting Cold War D Notice would be the one which suppressed the publication of the location of Central and Regional Government Home Defence sites.

For all of those who watched and wondered, the following extremely rare example is for you.  





                                       D.NOTICE : 14.1.60


Dear Sir,

                                     Underground Operational Centres


Underground sites outside the London area have been designated to serve as operational headquarters and/or communications centres in the event of war. I am directed by the Services, Press and Broadcasting Committee to request you in the national interest not to publish the location of these sites or information indicating their size, depth or communications.

The Ministry of Defence (Whitehall 7000 Ex. 625) will always be ready to advise editors on any questions arising from this request.

Yours faithfully,

(Signed) GEORGE P. THOMPSON

Secretary of the Committee




EYEGLASS]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:17:32 EYEGLASS Bute boathouse remains http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245078695/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1245078695/#num1
Boathouse on Bute

Although I've had a wander about on the southeast corner down there, the southwest corner never called me over. You can see an outcrop of rock, and it hides whatever might be past, and none of the old tours I have documented ever mentioned this boathouse, just the historic fort, of which there is nothing really to be seen.

Zak went for a walk there, complete with camera, and brought back a set of pics:

http://www.pbase.com/zak355/image/113716952

As you can see, it has the inevitable winch, that is almost a standard feature of such sites



From the side, the associated little building can be seen:



A good record of the site, as there was also another feature nearby, and this seems to be connected, being made of assorted concrete bits and pieces:



No mention of historic details, and as I've noted, no references to this in any of the books in my Bute library, or stories of the wartime island, which all relate to Port Bannatyne, HMS Varbel, the depot ships, Loch Striven, decoys at the north end, and an observer post.

There's also a listening post (submarine) of which little has been found other than the location and structure.

It would be nice if something cropped up with greater detail, or if someone who knew more made themselves known.]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:11:35 Apollo