According to Damien’s ‘Thunder & Lightning’ website:
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/lightning/survivorspics1.html
In November 1999 XM172 left RAF Coltishall’s gate, leaving only the plastic Hurricane inside the base. The plan is to position her on a roundabout in Farnborough as a tribute to the aviation history of the town and the aircraft is pictured here on temporary display at the entrance to Wycombe Air Park (aka Booker airfield) where Parkhouse Aviation are restoring her in preparation for the move to Farnborough. On removal from Coltishall she was damaged in several places, faded, and had the tails and outer wings cut off. A visit to Booker six months later found her tail back on, damage to the spine repaired and the canopy, anti-glare panel and tail all repainted. Barry Parkhouse is working hard to restore the wings and would appreciate help, both financial and practical – if you fancy contributing, check out the Parkhouse Aviation web site for contact details and more information. XM172 spent a brief period in Jeremy Clarkson’s garden for his TV show ‘Speed’, but didn’t stay there no matter what you might have been led to believe! She also showed up in the static park at the 2000 SBAC display at Farnborough, but has now returned to Booker, where her paint is once again peeling, and one of her wings lies in the grass beside her…….
….looks like they may have given up! Any offers? :rolleyes:
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