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850 GBP
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Timed auction
Lot location
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire

You are bidding on a very impressive Tornado Strategic Bomber 2250 litre external fuel tank, Drop tank (external tankwing tank, or belly tank). This is a very rare opportunity to buy a Tornado Strategic Bomber Drop tank. This is an exceedingly rare item to find and is a must for any RAF collector.

As this drop tank is made from aluminium it is easily fabricated into a vehicle or any other feature, garden ornament or sculpture...
 
Viewing is welcome and recommended prior to bidding.
 
This item is sold as seen with no warranty expressed or implied.
 
Length 6.7m. Diameter 850mm approx. Weight 200kg.

NO WARRANTY IS OFFERED OR IMPLIED THEY ARE BOUGHT AS SOLD AND SEEN VIEWING IS WELCOME AND RECOMMENDED.

VAT WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL PRICE.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A 5% BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT.

YOU ARE BIDDING TO BUY AND ONCE YOU HAVE PLACED YOUR BIDS AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEY CANNOT BE CHANGED. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BUY DO NOT BID.

PLEASE NOTE RESERVES CAN BE ALTERED AT ANY POINT UP UNTIL THE CLOSE OF AUCTION.

Terms: Full payment must be made within three days and removal within seven days otherwise storage charges will apply at GBP 28 per day **THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS**. This is a legally binding contract to purchase. If you are not sure please do not bid. We are unable to cancel your purchase after the auction closes. For further information or to view any other items at Witham MoD, contact Simon Chapple in sales on 01476 861361 / 07788610730 or email onlineauctions@mod-sales.com

NOTE:CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED UP TO GBP 500 WITH A 3% SURCHARGE DEBIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED WITH 2 FORMS OF ID AND THE CARDHOLDER PRESENT BANK TRANSFER IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE BUT THE GOODS WILL ONLY BE RELEASED WHEN WE CONFIRM PAYMENT HAS REACHED OUR ACCOUNT. WE ACCEPT CASH UPTO A MAXIMUM OF GBP 9000

Direct from the UK Ministry of Defence Online Auction Helicopters, Jet Engines, Aviation Spares And Ground Support Equipment
Timed
Venue address
Honeypot Lane
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire
NG33 5LY
United Kingdom
Direct from the UK Ministry of Defence Online Auction Helicopters, Jet Engines, Aviation Spares And Ground Support Equipment

Approx. 100 Lots to include:SEA KING HELICOPTER XV648, WESTLAND WASP, Spares, Blades and Equipment.Jet Engines, Ground Support Equipment etc

Auction dates
Starts: 04 Jul 2016 08:00 BST
Ends from: 15 Jul 2016 12:00 BST
Auction currency
GBP

General Auction Terms & Conditions

A. General
1. All Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd sales are governed exclusively by the following conditions and the conditions of the respective auction. Alternative agreements require confirmation by Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd in writing.

B. The Auction Bid Procedure
1 Inspect goods thoroughly before submitting a bid. Warranty claims are excluded.

The goods are located at Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd, Honeypot Lane, Colsterworth, Lincs, NG335LY. Please consult the website www.mod-sales.com for opening times. 

2. Bids must be submitted electronically 

3. 5% buyers comission will be charged in addition to the bid price. VAT will be charged in addition to the bid price.

4. Bids are binding and cannot be withdrawn or altered once the auction has closed.

5. Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd reserves the right alter the reserve on any lot 

7.Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd reserves the right to

6. The highest bidder will be notified immediately. The invoice will follow by email the next working day. Payment must be recieved within 3 working days from the date of the invoice and collected within 7 days from the date of the invoice.

C. Sales
1. Bids shall principally be submitted in £ sterling. 

2. VAT will be charged in addition to the bid price.

D. Payment
1. Payment shall be received by Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd within 3 days of date of Invoice without any deduction. Bank transfer, debit cards and cash with I.D. are accepted as payment only.

2. Payment is to be made in £ sterling. Banking fees and exchange differences are at the Buyer's expense.

3. Goods will not be released until all funds are cleared.

E. Delivery
1 On payment of the full invoice amount Buyer will receive a release note. In case of Intra Community Deliveries, prior to handing over the release note, the buyer has to declare in writing to deliver the goods to a member state of the Community.

2. The Buyer is obliged to collect the goods purchased within 7 days of the date of Invoice. Goods collected after this deadline will incur storage charges of £28 +VAT per lot per day charges. The item will not be released until all charges have been paid in full. This pick-up obligation is one of the Buyer's principal performance obligations. Before removal, the Buyer must make prior arrangements with the contract officer at the storage location concerned
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3. Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd as the exporter is responsible for adherence of the customs regulations and the export licensing procedure.

4. Goods are sold ex storage location. Assistance will be given for loading unless otherwise stated,

5. The Buyer shall be liable for any loss or damage caused by himself or his agents arising out of or In any way in connection with the performance of his contractual obligations (especially during pickup of the goods) and in this context shall indemnify Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd and its principals against all relevant third party claims including litigation costs. Unless excluded by law, the Buyer waives all rights to claim against Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd and Its principals In respect of any loss, damage or injury suffered by him, his personnel or his agents in connection With the take-over, collection or transportation of the goods and in this respect Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd and its principals shall also be indemnified against all claims from third parties.

6. The risk of deterioration or loss of the goods transfers to the Buyer on take-over of the goods.

7. In the event Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd is unable to make goods available prior to the transfer of risk to the Buyer, the Buyer is entitled only to reimbursement of the invoice amount, Further claims against Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd are excluded unless the action of Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd can be proved as to be deliberate of grossly negligent.

F. Retention of Title
1. The title of the goods transfers to the Buyer once payment of the purchase price has been made and hand over of the goods has been completed.

G. Warranty and Liability for Defects
1. Goods are "sold as seen", excluding any warranty claims. Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd gives no guarantee as to description, quantity, and quality. condition, suitability for use and licensing, undamaged history or the non-existence of apparent or hidden defects.

2. Remarks regarding the description, condition and assortment of the goods as well as indication of quantities in "en-bloc" lots are non-binding. Information, statements and promises are without obligation unless confirmed by Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd in writing.

3. The Buyer shall be responsible for adherence, to safety, licensing and environmental protection requirements as well as for applying for operating permits.

4. Bidders bid at thier own risk and should inspect the vehicles thoroughly prior to bidding to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the items.

5. Bidders should ascertain through thier own inspection that the items are fit and suitable for thier intended purpose. 

H. Default In Payment, Failure to Remove Goods
1. If Buyer falls to pay the full amount of the purchase price in due time, Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd shall be entitled to charge default interest at 2% above the current Longer Term Refinancing Rate of the European Central Bank, but not less than 8% and to retain all performance ensued from all purchase agreements concluded with the Buyer.

2. If Buyer fails to remove the goods in due time, Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd shall be entitled to charge default fees In the amount of storage fees usually Charged by freight forwarders and for to have the goods removed and to store elsewhere on account and risk of the Buyer. Witham Specialist Vehicles Ltd shall also be entitled to refuse the acceptance of buyer's further performance. To sell or dispose of the goods over the counter and to charge the Buyer with all costs and damages incurred 

BY ORDER OF THE UK MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
 
HELICOPTERS, JET ENGINES, AVIATION SPARES AND GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 
 
For Sale by Online Auction
 
Ending Friday the 15th July 2016 at 12 noon
 
Viewing  11th - 15th July 2016. Weekdays 8.30am to 5pm. 
 
Approx. 100 Lots to include:
 
SEA KING HELICOPTER XV648 ( Famous Trevessa Rescue ) WESTLAND WASP 
400 HOURS ONLY Etc.
 
Sea King Spares, Blades and Equipment.
 
Lynx Spares inc. Auxillary Fuel Tanks Etc.
 
Tornado Canopies Etc.
 
Instruments Etc.
 
Jet Engines to include Rolls Royce Gem, Turbomeca Turmo 3C4, Rolls Royce Nimbus Engines Etc.
 
Airfield Ground Support Equipment Etc