29 September 2020
Shropshire Aero Club, based at Sleap Airfield, has launched a project to restore a Jet Provost.
The ‘Spirit of Shropshire’ Jet Provost Renovation Project will not be a flying aircraft but will offer fast taxi rides and other experiences. A skilled team of volunteers have started renovating the Jet Provost T3A, number XN582.
“Shropshire has a long history of RAF flight training so it is fitting that a working example of the RAF’s basic trainer from the 1960s to the 1980s now has a home within the county and is being renovated to provide an exciting visitor attraction,“ said Dr David Somerville, a member of Shopshire Aero Club and owner of the aircraft.
“The aircraft has been named The Spirit of Shropshire to reflect the fact that Shropshire once had a total of twelve RAF bases, mainly focused on pilot and aircrew training. This type of aircraft was based at RAF Shawbury and also visited Sleap Airfield.”
To support the project a crowdfunding page has been set up here.
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So many thanks for the warmest of welcomes to your hangar yesterday (20th June), you really made my day talking about your plans for the JP & Vampire. i must apologise for not getting the Ladies’ name who explained things to my son & I, but also met Matt (Vampire resto) & would really like to invite you all to our museum at Avro Heritage at Woodford, just let me know first & I will arrange things at this end.
Thanks Again
Richard Jones
Avro Heritage Museum
Mob; 07775999761