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By: - 7th February 2019 at 22:01 Permalink
Which port will it be coming in to? You probably want a location between the port and it’s final location, next year, to reduce shipping costs.
There are are self store companies that hire out space in containers. They already have the infrastructure of security and insurance and might be willing to rent you the ground space.
By: - 8th February 2019 at 03:22 Permalink
As you say, when the additional information is provided, a potential benefactor will step forward to offer free accommodation for this important project!
By: - 8th February 2019 at 06:49 Permalink
just for consideration It will need lifting Elliot, Unless it has fork pockets, and very few 40' Shipping containers do, it will have to be lifted by crane. A standard 40' weighs between 3750kg and 3900 kg empty.
By: - 8th February 2019 at 10:46 Permalink
With regards to lifting, most good transport companies will have a Hiab lorry capable of offloading and positioning a loaded 40 foot container - if you're struggling in that department drop me a PM and I can provide you with some contacts.
By: - 8th February 2019 at 12:48 Permalink
If it's coming into Felixstowe container port then Bentwaters isn't a million miles away, where I can see from my office window, an aviation museum and a container storage facility. I have no links to either but you could see if either are willing to help.
By: - 10th February 2019 at 00:44 Permalink
Thanks everyone for your posts and advice - I added some pics to the first post to give it a bit more substance. The shipment will probably arrive in the northwest, so it would be logical to store it nearby but I am open to storage anywhere in the UK.
Thanks to anyone who can help
By: - 10th February 2019 at 08:16 Permalink
Can you tell us anythng about the long term plans? Looks like a great project!
By: - 10th February 2019 at 11:08 Permalink
I rent space in a very secure yard between Winchester & Popham Airfield, so if it came in at Southampton & not the Northeast, it would be very close. Lots of spare space available if needed in the rest of the yard.
By: - 11th February 2019 at 22:09 Permalink
Lucky fellow! I always wanted a Mk1 Cockpit
By: - 16th February 2019 at 20:08 Permalink
Elliott
There may be space locally on an airfield I live local to.
Graham
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By: - 23rd September 2019 at 17:31 Permalink
Hi All,
Apologies for raising this old thread but I came across it by accident during another search, has there been any further developments ? Like already stated a local nearer it's final destination would be ideal but I would imagine for a nominal fee a farm would store it if you cannot find a free storage spot.
Geoff.
By: - 23rd September 2019 at 22:55 Permalink
I am sure East Kirkby would help
By: - 24th September 2019 at 06:00 Permalink
Thanks for the interest. The latest news is I have found somewhere to part the container so all good for the moment.
By: - 24th September 2019 at 11:33 Permalink
Thats a cracking project Elliot!
By: - 24th September 2019 at 22:07 Permalink
Elliot, if your previous placement plans fall through then feel free to get in touch and we'll see if we can help at East Kirkby
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By: Whitley_Project - 7th February 2019 at 11:09 - Edited 27th September 2019 at 13:06
I’m due to ship a container full on Anson mk1 parts to the UK soon. I’m looking for somewhere I can park it for a year. Are there any museums, or other sites in the UK that might have spare corner somewhere?
Thanks in advance