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After this most extraordinary year, we wanted to give everyone a nice present for Xmas. So, we can at last confirm the recent speculations and announce that the BPAG will become residents of Cotswold Airport/Kemble in the New Year.

This represents a change to our initial plans but given the facilities available, the co-location of The Buccaneer Aviation Group & other classic aircraft on site plus the ambition of the airport’s management, it is in the best interests of both the Group and our aircraft in the long term.

Thank you for your continued support and we would like to wish you all the merriest Xmas possible under the current circumstances and send you our best regards for a brighter and happier 2021.

Brand new for Xmas 2020. Slightly behind schedule but now available, these full colour digital prints feature ZE360 during its time spent in service with 74(F) Squadron. Printed on heavyweight 250gsm paper and measuring 42 x 30cm (standard A3 size) they are perfect for framing and display.

BONUS! The first 50 of these ordered will receive a free bonus item. A metal cast, two sided reproduction of ZE360’s fin (plus display stand) which measures 7cm in length.

Check this item out here- http://www.phantomerchandise.co.uk/prints-posters/ze360-print

Xmas is coming. The BPAG webstore can offer you all sorts of Phantom related ideas for the F-4 lover in your life or for yourself. T-shirts, hoodies, books, coins, patches, mugs, posters and prints and more are all available now.

All proceeds go to fund BPAG projects and we ship worldwide. Check it all out here- http://www.phantomerchandise.co.uk/

We are saddened to report that the scrapman is due to arrive in Dec 2020 to remove the remains of FGR.2 XV411 from DFDTC Manston. The aircraft was used in live fire training exercises numerous times and for the past few years could only really be described as a derelict airframe. Despite this fact, it is always a shame to see a mighty Phantom pass away.

However, the aircraft will live on in a small way through the BPAG as we have been allowed to recover as much as would be useful to us from the airframe during its last few days. This ended up including the fin and a multitude of internal components that are still in restorable condition. Although in rough shape, the fin is intact and will be repaired and preserved for future display.

Sincere thanks go to Richard Murray, owner of Spey Bay Salvage for allowing us this opportunity.