Gannet XL500
The gannet at Saint Athan has made good progress this year and is very nearly ready.....apart from the propellers which are not yet serviced.
We have not found anyone in the UK to do it so are hopefully using the prop firm in America which the Janet the Gannet team have used who should give us a quick turnaround once we can get them there, its a big load as we are sending then whole rather than dissembled. Once they are returned she is ready for an engine start and hopefully she will be airborne early next year, though I think that's what I though last Christmas time.
And yes, XL500 does have the underwater escape system installed though it will be non functional in the display aircraft
I will keep the thread informed once things become more definite.