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FSAAFM Projects (Swartkop )

The FSAAFM Swartkop Branch currently has very few ongoing projects. These include the long-term static restoration of a crashed Spitfire Mk IX and the erection of some small structures for use by the Friends at Swartkop.
Spitfire restoration project:

The Spitfire restoration project aims restore a Spitfire Mk IX that unfortunately crashed at an air show in May 2000 due to an engine failure. The FSAAFM has been tasked with managing the restoration project as well as generating funds so that this warbird can be restored to her former glory.

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More information available at https://spitfire-restoration.co.za/

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QR coded display board project:

This project involves adding archived footage of SAAF Museum aircraft located on Youtube on the display board for every aircraft so that visitors to the Museum can have a more interactive experience by scanning a QR code on their smartphones and learning more about displays and aircraft.

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Erection of roof structures:

The members of the FSAAFM in Pretoria have successfully erected three roof structures at the Swartkop branch of the museum. These include moving a carport from the northern side of the base where a larger roof structure erected for eventual use by the Spitfire project. The carport was reassembled next to the FSAAFM Clubhouse and this area is used exclusively for FSAAFM braais and functions. A roof structure was also recently erected over the existing roof of the FSAAFM boerewors kiosk located next to hangar 3. 

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Hangar cleaning/ monthly upkeep:

Every month the FSAAFM tries to clean the hangars containing static displays before the monthly training days. 

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