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Save the Skymaster
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Its with a heavy heart and great sadness that we as a society and charity must announce the closure of our beloved society.
Despite the unwavering dedication and efforts of our members,
we have come to the difficult realization that it is no longer economically feasible to continue our project.
During the last three years and in particular during the Covid pandemic
all of our grants and funding which was promised
was subsequently withdrawn and redirected to Covid related causes.
during this time the members and volunteered
did their very best to keep the project alive
and in fact managed to get three engines running after rebuilding the number three engine during this period.
The extreme elements have also taken its toll on the airframe
and a recent survey
uncovered the need to replace the main spar and wings of our aircraft
should we want to get it to flight condition.
The estimated cost for this repair alone exceeds £300,000,
and there is uncertainty about the extent of other potential corrosion issues
that we would uncover.
After careful consideration and consultation,
we have determined that proceeding with such a significant financial burden would not be prudent.
In light of this decision, we are currently in the process
of donating our ground equipment to the Sally B aircraft,
ensuring that our resources are put to good use within the aviation community.
Additionally, any remaining funds will be donated to the Veterans Foundation,
in honour of the brave men and women who served our country.
On behalf of the committee,
I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our members for their unwavering support throughout this journey.
In particular, I want to acknowledge the dedication of our weekend engineering team,
whose tireless efforts have been instrumental in our endeavours.
While it saddens us to say goodbye,
we can take pride in knowing that we gave it our best shot.
The memories and camaraderie shared within our society will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Thank you once again for your support,
and may we all continue to cherish our shared passion for aviation in whatever paths we pursue.
The C-54 Skymaster Society and Charitable Trust.