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By: - 15th April 2010 at 15:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
A bit of information / advice here http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1358548&highlight=Import#post1358548 post #8 :)
By: - 15th April 2010 at 19:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
.........Specific to the F104 can anyone tell us the point of balance and dimensions when dismantled i.e. nose cone and wings off.......Dave
No, but it'll all fit inside a C.130 if that's any help :)
Roger Smith.
By: - 15th April 2010 at 21:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I think as it's all within the EU it counts as 'Free Circulation' so it should be quite easy. Certainly no import licence is required, I have asked that question of the BERR in the past. You should be able to get a freight agency to do the import paperwork for you.
By: - 15th April 2010 at 23:20 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
IIRC it can also depend on the original country of manufacture i.e. inside or outside Europe and this can influence the paperwork requirements.
By: - 16th April 2010 at 07:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Dutch F-104s were built in The Netherlands, under a contract by Fokker.
By: - 16th April 2010 at 08:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
That should simplify the situation.
There could also be a difference in what paperwork is required depending on whether the airframe is being purchased, donated or loaned.
By: - 16th April 2010 at 08:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've never had much difficulty in moving airframes around Europe - including a CASA (Ju) 352, (in and out of UK), a Norseman (likewise!) and various others.
Bruce
By: - 16th April 2010 at 09:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sorry if I’ve given the impression of difficulties, as that wasn’t intended. It’s just that over the years my personal experiences have been very different with the various projects that I’ve facilitated.
Safir (1982) – Disagreement with local HMRC (IIRC called Customs & Excise in 1982) employee in the Guard Room at RAF Waddington (Wing and a Prayer).
Draken (1994) – Carnet and fee lodged with the Local Chamber of Commerce due to airframe originally being manufactured outside EU (at time of transaction).
Viggen (2006) – Long Term Cultural Loan, with End User Certificate being drawn up.
Plus NAM’s archived dealings with F100, T33 and Mystere acquisitions in 1976/7 and current projects also showing some possible different requirements. :D
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By: Delta Golf - 15th April 2010 at 15:34
Hi All,
NEAM have a chance of a Starfighter currently stored in Europe (NL). We've brought in airframes from abroad in the past, but this was a few years ago so there’s probably much more paperwork involved. Does anyone have information that can assist here?
Specific to the F104 can anyone tell us the point of balance and dimensions when dismantled i.e. nose cone and wings off
Thanks in anticipation
Dave