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Old 4th December 2024 | 13:28
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A spokesperson for the airport said the aircraft had been grounded due to corrosion and had been in Bournemouth ever since.

"Over the years, it appears to have passed through multiple ownerships but its condition has been deteriorating, so the airport took ownership earlier this year," they said.

"We have been in discussions over the years with various interest groups and individuals about finding it a permanent home, but sadly nothing ever materialised. The aircraft is now being dismantled and, to preserve its legacy, large parts of it are going to the South Wales Aviation Musuem at St Athan where we are pleased that they will go on public display."

The airport said other parts would also be made available worldwide so they could be re-used on other historical aircraft.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgkx703yjz3o
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