Oligoe,
I believe you are right on both counts. 1. The Cl44 association own it, and 2. It should be preserved, and that would be best served by getting it airworthy for a ferry to somewhere with a less harsh environment. Better still, a hangar.
It was the last "Canadian Edsel" I ever flew, and that was 27 years ago! I was last on it about 16 years ago, when we parked next to it in Djakarta. The Kiwi F/O on that occassion was mesmerised by the sight of it, and even more surprised when I was able to reply to his startled "J***s C****t, what the f**k is that" with the right answer!
It was corroded then, and I fear that getting it airworthy, even to a one-off ferry condition would be a monstrous effort.
I last saw it about 10 years ago, when it drifted over my house here in deepest Essex at reasonably low level, with the no. 2 engine feathered. Happy days!
I'd love to see it receive the TLC it deserves.
BSD.