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Project Updates Much is new in "Vimy world" March 2005 The Vimy Flies Again! October 2004 The Engines Have Been Mounted May 2004 Vimy Atlantic Crossing Update April 2004 Clifden, Ireland Visitors September 2003 New Propellers July 2003 Vimy Atlantic Crossing delayed March 2003 July through November Project Update 30-Nov-01 Vimy to be Heard in Star Wars 15-Nov-01 Vimy Grounded by BMW 18-July-01 Vimy Stops in Mesa, AZ for Maintenance 17-July-01 A Visit to the Vimy 10-Jun-01

Vimy Update — April 2006   DECEMBER 2005: In late December our wonderful Vimy was donated to International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation (ISTAT Foundation), a 'not for profit' entity located in Fairfax, Virginia. ISTAT has indicated its intent to keep the Vimy flying and to help make its heritage available to all (ISTAT Website: www.istat.org/foundation). See article in the the January 2006 issue of ISTAT Jetrader magazine. APRIL 2006: There was an unveiling of the Vimy coin in Gander, Newfoundland on April 5th at the Hotel Gander.   Roger Pike, Newfoundland coordinator, made a speech about the Vimy project and his participation.    The coins will be availalbe shortly and can be obtained through Hazel Bishop, Executive Director, at the Gander Chamber of Commerce via telephone: 709-256-7110 or email: ganderchamber@ganderchamber.nf.ca. Roger Pike and Greg Seaward at the unveiling of the 2006 Vimy Coin.   MAY 2006: The Vimy project is being given a special achievement award by The Air League (www.airleague.co.uk),and the award will be presented by HRH Prince Phillip, Monday, May 8th at St. James Palace. JULY 2006 - FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW: It is anticipated that there will be a ceremony to mark the occasion of the donation of the Vimy to the ISTAT Foundation at the Farnborough Air Show (www.farnborough.com) in England on July 19, 2006, which would include a fly-by and showing of the Vimy. ISTAT Foundation is working with Brooklands Museum (www.brooklandsmuseum.com)in Surrey, England, about placing the Vimy at their Aerodrome Museum, which is located on the site of the original Vickers Manufacturing plant where the Vimys and many other historical aircrafts were produced. If you need additional infomation, please contact: via email: vimystaff@vimy.org or call (415) 331-3883

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