✈️ One of Britain’s last surviving Nimrods needs your help. Nimrod XV232 is more than just an aircraft. She is a proud veteran of the Falklands conflict, an icon of British aviation history, and one of the last remaining examples of the legendary maritime patrol aircraft that protected our shores for decades. For years, XV232 has been cared for by an incredible volunteer team at Coventry Airport — allowing thousands of visitors to step aboard and experience this remarkable aircraft up close. ⚠️ Today, the project faces its greatest challenge yet. After extensive technical assessments and planning work, the team has made the difficult but responsible decision NOT to pursue the previously explored ferry flight option. Instead, our focus is now fully on what matters most: 🛠️ Preserving XV232 for the future through careful dismantling, transportation and long-term restoration. This approach gives the aircraft the safest and most realistic path to survival. 🚛 Our immediate priority is now to move XV232 off the operational airfield to a temporary nearby location.This critical step will provide the additional time and working space needed to safely prepare the aircraft for disassembly and transport. 🤝 We are also proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the RAF Manston History Museum (Charity No. 1179982) 📍 RAF Manston History Museum, Manston, Kent. This partnership represents a major step forward in securing the long-term future of XV232 and preserving an important part of Britain’s aviation heritage for future generations. 🏗️ Once dismantling work is complete, the long-term goal is to relocate XV232 to Manston, where restoration and preservation work can continue — with the aim of eventually placing the aircraft back on public display. 💷 This is a huge undertaking involving: ✅ Ground equipment and lifting machinery✅ Preservation materials and storage✅ Temporary relocation expenses✅ Engineering and disassembly work✅ Specialist aircraft handling✅ Transport logistics✅ Insurance and operational safety costs✅ Volunteer operational support ❤️ Every donation — no matter the size — directly helps save XV232 from being lost forever. All funds raised will be used solely for aircraft preservation, relocation and associated operational costs in support of the Nimrod XV232 preservation project. Once the project is finished any remaining funds donated will be used by the Manston Charity Trustees to continue their mission. We know this journey will not be easy……but with your support, we can ensure one of Britain’s last surviving Nimrods has a future beyond Coventry. 🙏 Thank you for helping preserve a unique piece of British aviation history. #SaveXV232 #NimrodXV232 #BritishAviation #RAFHistory #AviationHeritage #PreserveHistory #Nimrod #RAF #HistoricAircraft #CoventryAirport #Manston #FalklandsVeteran

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