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Plazz
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Buccaneer XX900 is still a runner, but needs some maintenance and minor wiring repairs but otherwise is completely fine.

XW544 is completely intact but has two seized engines and some hydraulic components missing. All the missing parts are available to the team but she is kind of on the back burner for the moment. At very best 544 is a long term restoration project.

XX894 is coming back to life at quite a rate of knots now with virtually all systems electrical and hydraulic back in working order. She is now sporting new main wheels, tyres and brake packs, although the brakes function they still need to be fully bled. The radio and intercom is all functioning as is all the external and internal lightning.
The starboard flying control reservoir was changed two weeks ago with only the accumulator left to do. The port aileron still needs re-rigging and the main plane flaps need some adjustment as well. There are still engine/fuel issues to sort out but we cant do too much until the brakes are able to hold the aircraft properly.
With the warmer weather and lighter days ahead of us, seeing a second Buccaneer going down the runway at Bruntingthorpe wont be to far away.

Plazz