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Saturday 10th April Bruntingthorpe airfield

On 10th April we offered a freebie for our supporters to come and have a look round and see what we've been up to. It coincided with the Lightning Preservation Group's own open day so there was plenty to see as well as the Super Guppy. Many people took up the offer and  had a look round the Guppy both inside and out and Gaz demonstrated the lights and other bits. Then there was  a bouns item when he opened up the Comet (Canopus) for a tour. Thank you to everybody who supported the event and who made donations either in cash, vouchers or materials, where known names have been added to the Wall of Thanks

Gaz's son Dexter was on hand as a guide	F-BTGV standing in the sunshine waiting for the visitors (photo by Pam Thomas)
Matt Evans (Wedgy) found a different angle to photograph from , the weather was certainly kind for a change	and Mick Haines ventured even further for this photo
newly painted prop, one of the items of work carried out over the winter	the partly painted nose together with a demo of the lighting
And then the interior lighting was turned on for the visitors	next it was time for a cockpit visit
two more views	of the cockpit
Mick Haines had a look in the belly hatches ,this photo shows the hydraulic jack, the gyros and the door to the galley	and this box of tricks is the aft DC power panel, also visible are some of the control cables
two photos of	some of our visitors
Then there was a chance to tour Canopus	Gaz directing proceedings (sort of!)
Helen Mitchell climbs the stairs (watched by Paul -Cluny-Cooper who didn't make it rain for a change)	And Matt Evans (Wedgy) leaving after his visit
www.superguppy.co.uk - the No.1 Super  Guppy website	and for Dexter it had been a too long a day!

many thanks to the following for allowing the use of their photographs: Pam Thomas, Matt Evans, Mick Haines and Gaz

Thanks again for supporting the day and the project, if you want to ask any questions there is a question and answer section on our forum; http://superguppy.yuku.com/forums/66 you will need to sign up to yuku but it only takes a few minutes

If you would like to contribute to the project please visit the wish list