FSAAFM Projects (Ysterplaat)

The FSAAFM Ysterplaat Branch is currently busy with several projects, including the restoration of Dakota 6832 and the SARO Mk.3 Lifeboat. Restoration of Mirage F1CZ 213 is complete and Mirage IIIR2Z 857 has been chosen as a future restoration target.

The FSAAFM relies mostly on private donations and stall sales to maintain and restore SAAF Museum displays. If you would like to support a particular project, feel free to use the details in the tab below.
All donations will be used towards the intended projects.

Dakota 6832 Restoration Project:

Work is currently underway on Dakota 6832. Corrosion has been removed and a protective etch primer coat applied. The next step is painting with a silver metallic top coat, while volunteer Neville Gleeson gets the electrical system. Follow the Dakota 6832 Facebook group for updates!

Nose Section Stripping

The upper nose section on 6832 having the old paint stripped.

Cowlings with black primer coat

Landing lights working

Port landing light illuminated after much work on the electricals by Neville Gleeson.

Nose Section Stripping

The upper nose section on 6832 having the old paint stripped.

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SARO Mk.3 Lifeboat Restoration Project:

The SARO Mk.3 Lifeboat was sometimes fitted to the Avro Shackleton for search and rescue purposes. Restoration is underway at Ysterplaat to restore this lifeboat to display condition by removing corrosion, sourcing missing components, and respraying the boat with a new coat of paint.