Britten-Norman is founding a charitable organisation which will aim to "preserve the history and aircraft of Britten-Norman with the support of members' subscriptions, sponsorship and donations". To be known as the Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society (BNAPS), the project is being developed with the support of Peter Graham of Airstream International Group, an ex-Britten-Norman employee who has pledged initial funding to get the society on its feet.\rBNAPS has secured the repurchase of Islander c/n 3 from its present owner in Puerto Rico. It first flew in April 1967, and is apparently the oldest production Islander in existence. Although currently without an engine and having suffered minor storm damage, it is said to be an ideal candidate for preservation. \r"Initially, we plan to have the aircraft shipped back to the UK in a 40-foot sea container, and it is hoped to house the aircraft at Bembridge," said a spokesperson for BNAPS. "Our aim is to restore the aircraft to flying condition in its original colour scheme, with the registration G-AVCN, and to display it throughout the UK and Europe at suitable events. "It is a major project, and although the first hurdle of securing the aircraft has been met, BNAPS will still need a large amount of practical and financial assistance to make it a success."\rBNAPS is in the process of bringing itself to the attention of people and companies who are, or have been, associated with the Islander, and will appeal for assistance. Desmond Norman, one of the founders of the company, has also pledged his support for the project.