Lets be honest,preservation & conservation go hand in hand.however whether it takes weeks,months or even years you cannot beat finding someone elses “junk” corroding away in a field somewhere,taking it off their hands, finding/making replacement parts, toiling almost night & day with sandpaper or wirebrush,taking chunks out of your knuckles,applying primer & topcoats, letting your coffee/tea go cold,not really noticing just how well it is coming together until-bingo there in front of you sits a beautifully restored “treasure” to be appreciated-capped off by the awe & admiration of Joe Public & veteran alike.( I have seen veterans turn into “kids in sweetshops” when they see the end result).

I know there are some out there who would prefer to see an aeroplane in its natural environment i.e. in the air,but spare a thought for the guys who can only restore to static……they put as much love & graft into their work even if the end result is theirs won’t fly.:)