Restoration of Gun S234665 Sexton SP

Dear all.
Its been a couple of months since I sent you an update on the Sexton project. Our dedicated team of club members have spent many winter nights in the sheds making unbelievable progress on the strip down. So here is a summary of their work. There have been surprises…

Good afternoon.
I though you may like to see a video we uploaded today. It shows detail of the engine removal. An eagerly anticipated event and one that enables hull restoration to start over the winter months. We are currently making a close examination of the fuel tanks and fire suppression…

Good morning.
I brief update on the project. Today is a day we've all waited for. The engine will be removed and the process of assessing what is required to return it to working order will begin.
I will post video of this occasion towards the end of the week so be…

Here at the GAV we're over the moon to be off to such a flying start with the Sexton restoration project. 
Today the breech block came out with the help of REME. A difficult task but just one example of the diverse background our members bring to the group. Well done…