Hi Wings43,

A permanent base has yet to be decided, there are 3 likely places we will investigate, Warrnambool, Bacchus Marsh & Ballarat. A hangar large enough that does not cost an arm and a leg is the main requirement, It would be great to form a partnership with a museum that would see the Dove indoors on display whilst not flying.

Hi Flying Pencil,
Thanks for the encouragement.
Photo was taken at Essendon Airport circa 1995. was departing for a charter when air pressure started to drop whilst lining up, the pilot taxied back to the hangar but was out of air and essendons apron has a fair gradient so he was unable to bring it to a stop, the Dove struck a small pedestrian fence, all seemed well but in what appeared slow motion, the nose leg folded.

Hi Fouga
I am attempting to get people to click on the link but I will add more detail now,

The DH.104 Dove Preservation Group which is based in Victoria, Australia has set up this fundraiser to attempt to purchase Dove 8 ZK-DHW ex G-ASMG, VH-JGZ, VH-DHQ.

DHW has remained hangared at North Shore since 2011 after wing spar corrosion was found during the 12,000 hour check.

In July 2013 the current owners had repair work assessed by an engineer. Restoration was not comenced and it was decided to offer DHW for sale.

The DH.104 Dove Preservation Group Inc’s intention is to purchase and ship DHW to Australia for preservation and prevent it being reduced to spares.

Our long term aim is to undertake restoration with the goal of returning DHW to flight.

please note in regards to the corrosion the Dove Preservation Group has the engineers report and list of planned works from the Devon 21 syndicate whom are the current owners.
quote from another thread

21st March 2015, 10:32 #7 Stan Smith
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The spar corrosion is localised in the port tank bay and is relatively light and more than likely recoverable. The syndicate has ground to a halt due deaths and creeping old age and the repairs are beyond the present members. The Dove was last used in the UK as an executive transport with British Aerospace before export to Australia and then on to NZ. Up to the time of withdrawal for the current maintenance inspection the aircraft has been flying regularly.

Hi All,

Please pledge so we can see this again.
http://kck.st/1O2fKuf

Hi All,

We have had our first pledge of $260AUD! Only 100 more like that and the future of ex G-ASMG will be secure.

Please share with all your friends.

http://kck.st/1O2fKuf