The possible destination for the retired Jersey Airlines plane might be assigned to a not-for-profit organization or a charitable entity.
Headline: Not-for-profit Organisation Established to Secure Future of Iconic 'Duchess of Brittany'
The 'Duchess of Brittany', a former Jersey Airlines plane that once flew between the Channel Islands, the UK, and continental Europe, now has a new chance at a sustainable future, thanks to the establishment of a not-for-profit organisation.
Islander Matt Palmer, who has been caring for Jersey's aviation history since rescuing a De Havilland Heron from the scrapheap several years ago, is leading the charge. He initially took on the 'Duchess of Brittany' as a community heritage project, and after the company that previously owned it went into liquidation, he purchased it for just £1.
The goal of the new organisation is to secure funding and develop plans for the aircraft's sustainable future. Matt Palmer is working with a small team to establish the charity, and he has emphasised that he will still be involved in the project.
The 'Duchess of Brittany' was moved from its initial home on a section of open tarmac to a more suitable location, with Ports of Jersey's permission. It now resides in a secure area near the air traffic control tower.
The project's history dates back to 2018, when the De Havilland Heron was brought back to Jersey following a campaign that included the late Peter 'Willy' Weber, a former Jersey Airlines pilot and aviation enthusiast. The 'Duchess of Brittany' was originally the same aircraft.
Matt Palmer has been seeking a suitable long-term strategy to protect the "truly unique" aircraft and make it accessible to the public. Plans to ensure the aircraft has a sustainable future are currently in the works, and the establishment of a not-for-profit organisation is intended to provide the right structure for the project.
As the project moves forward, the community can look forward to the 'Duchess of Brittany' continuing to be a part of Jersey's aviation history for years to come.
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