I'm not sure what you expect me to post here?
I'm a contractor with no knowledge of many of the things that seem to be an issue.
I'll kindly suggest you need to speak to one of the Trustees or wait on any official statements that might come along.
As it is, I'm rather tired of all the implications that I am somehow involved as a 'member of the Trust' in all that it does or the direction and position it is in.
Nor do I like the thought that some might think I'm 'profiteering' of publicly donated money. I've actually helped turn donations into vast profits, but that's another story.
I do not manage the Trust, so it's just best for me to keep a low profile and do what I'm contracted to do...... if any have a problem with what I have 'cost' - then think again.
For clarity, I'll not be visiting this forum in future.
Many thanks.
Ian
That's an interesting comment Ian. I am sure that under your username it says "administrator" how will that work? We will now have a forum where the administrator does not visit....
You have spent a long time blowing your own trumpet, letting everyone know what a great job you have done. Only natural then that they will assume that you are closely connected to the trust and all of its mechanisms and decisions.
Being a contractor for the trust is a pretty thankless task - but at least they talked to you (and still retain your services) not saying I did not have a great time as I did but it would have been nice if the management (not including you as you are just a fellow scummy contractor) or the trustees, on one of their rare visits to the hangar floor, had made some sort of effort to say hello - or even explain what was going on...
The problem is that people have given a lot of money - some people gave a lot more than they could afford and now they can not even see the aircraft they supposedly have a "share" in. To add further insult to injury they are now being asked to donate more money for a scheme that many feel will desecrate the aircraft for no purpose other than keeping a few people in a job. There is no evidence that those people still employed are making any progress in preserving 558 for future generations or inspiring future generations of aviation people - I would say they are doing more to inspire future generations of administrators, bookkeepers and party planners, as that way you are sure to keep your job when the plan goes pear shape...
