PIECING TOGETHER THE PARASOL

Heath Parasol G-AFZE at Redhill during the 1970s, after the start of a previous restoration effort on the aeroplane. PETER R. MARCH Colin Essex has undertaken much work on projects other than his own. So impressed were people at the quality of the Cygnet’s propeller when it appeared at Old Warden that he started getting orders for more. Replica props made from offcuts are sold at Shuttleworth shows and in the collection’s shop. He has done numerous jobs for Shuttleworth,