I don't have any connection with this organisation, but having donated myself, I thought other Members might be interested in helping to save XV582 'Black Mike'.
Image Credit : BPAG
Originally Posted by The Courier
In February 1988, Phantom XV582, more commonly known as Black Mike due to the special livery it was given upon retirement, became the first RAF F4 to pass 5,000 flying hours.
At the same time, while attached to Leuchars’ 43 (F) Squadron, it undertook a record-breaking 590-mile run from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in 46 minutes and 44 seconds at an average speed of 757mph.
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Originally Posted by BPAG
We are a team of current and former forces personnel with a huge amount of Phantom experience. Our aim is to acquire XV582 and to move the airframe from its current home at RAF Leuchars to Bruntingthorpe Airfield in Leicestershire. There it will be extensively refurbished and preserved for the enjoyment of the public as a significant heritage asset. The ultimate aim of the group is to bring the airframe up to ground running condition.
This appeal is to cover the cost of the initial acquisition and the transportation costs involved in the move to Bruntinthorpe. If we are successful a Phantom Phan club will be formed to help support the ongoing restoration.
The aircraft will be acquired by a CIO charitable foundation so no individuals with have a claim to it and no-one will benefit financially from this fundraising effort. 100% of your donations will go straight to helping to acquire and preserve the aircraft. If we fail to acquire the aircraft all money that has been received from this appeal will be either returned or donated to charity in a 50/50 split between the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Fly Navy Heritage Trust at the discretion of the individual benefactors.
I'll bet there are a few Members who have flown XV582
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PS ... I appreciate there were earlier Threads on XV582 ... but thought a 'Fresh' title was appropriate.