VC10 Preservation Group Statement on the current situation at Bruntingthorpe
Like the rest of the aviation community, the VC10 Preservation Group recently learned that Cox Automotive UK Limited was to take over the site at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground near Leicester.
Since then, the VC10 Preservation Group has been trying to establish the future scope of the site and - more importantly - whether there will be any future involvement with aviation. Sadly, at this time it is our considered opinion that there will be none.
Currently, the VC10 Preservation Group is the custodian of former RAF and British Airways VC10 K.4 ZD241 (G-ASGM) and sadly, we feel that the VC10’s fate is now distinctly uncertain. We hope a solution can be reached between the aircraft owners and the new owners of the site at Bruntingthorpe; or perhaps with a possible future move for the aircraft.
While we are aware of these confidential discussionstaking place, the VC10 Preservation Group is not party to them and as a consequence, are unable to make any comment on them.
Until such times as we may have further information, no further statement will be made by the VC10 Preservation Group or anyone purporting to be acting for us.
In the meantime, we wish to thank everyone who has supported us during the last five years – from our initial running of ZD241 right up to the formation of the charity - permitting us to allow our supporters to join us on the aircraft on the unique taxi runs that occurred at Bruntingthorpe.
Bruntingthorpe, 15 June 2020.