Apologies for a slight highjacking of this thread but have a soft spot for the Rapide. Many years ago I was an aerial survey cameraman with Precise Surveys of Worcester flying in G-AHXW out of Staverton and just wondered whether the aircraft still existed? Having never been in an aircraft before my Rapide experience made me really appreciate travelling in commercial jets.
this a/c according to G-INFO was transferred to the USA on 16/3/1971…
regards,
jack…