RA-02974 arrived at Newark on 19 February 2003, after I was involved in arranging its temporary loan, it is my understanding that the regulations surrounding the flight status of all UK AN-2 aircraft altered shortly after.

NAM never maintained the aircraft in an airworthy condition; albeit it was ground run at Cockpit-Fest 2003, with an unanticipated effect on some Aeroboot stalls! 😮

The aircraft was then sold by its owner; it was dismantled, loaded into shipping containers and departed Newark for the USA on 3 December 2003. I hope this helps!