Along with the wing build, the bare fuselage was kitted out with various items of plumbing/systems and cockpit instruments during this period.

In parallel with the wing work, another major sub-assembly being built of the fin.

These photos show the completed fin unit along with tail-planes fitted to the fuselage.

Restoration of the cockpit internal details and instrument panels is complete.

The fuselage of TA805 departs Airframe Assemblies on June 26, 2002. Initially to Sedlescombe in Sussex, prior to ARCO at Duxford for fitting of engine and final assembly.

The wings and final stages of assembly are undertaken. Skinning, fitting of gun covers and access doors are complete. Wing tips are under construction.

Wings are finished, complete with wing tips, flaps and ailerons.