David Beale’s wonderful Mew Gull reproduction G-HEKL made its first public appearance at the Vintage Aircraft Club’s Daffodil Rally at a rather chilly Fenland Airfield last weekend.
More pictures and info in the event here: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/04/16/aviation-event-review-fenland-vintage-aircraft-club-daffodil-rally-2014/
By: Chad Veich - 26th April 2014 at 09:08
Chad, surely you mean aeroplane Sir. It is British you know…
Absolutely I meant aeroplane, my mistake! 🙂
By: shed_loads - 26th April 2014 at 08:13
Chad, surely you mean aeroplane Sir. It is British you know…
By: Chad Veich - 26th April 2014 at 01:42
Absolutely stunning airplane.
By: Arm Waver - 25th April 2014 at 19:04
Now all those Percivals would be gorgeous…
By: DragonRapide - 25th April 2014 at 18:27
Droooool…
By: Tango Charlie - 25th April 2014 at 14:36
It is indeed in tribute to G-AEKL and IIRC she is painted and finished in the same way only the H for an A being the difference.
The spade grip in Davids Mew was a spare found on the rear baggage shelf that came with Proctor 111 KEX from Sweden. Great that it has found a home where it can be used as its maker intended!
We have the exciting prospect of seeing EKL with Mew EXF alongside Proctors KEX, NXR,KIU and the Vega Gull in the quite foreseeable future.
Others will follow including a second Vega Gull, a Proctor Mk 1 from OZ due to return home following re build there.
Add the Percival Q6 into the mix and Percival heaven beckons!!
By: Arm Waver - 25th April 2014 at 13:44
Almost certain it is tribute to G-AEKL…………
Planemike
It is indeed in tribute to G-AEKL and IIRC she is painted and finished in the same way only the H for an A being the difference.
By: Arabella-Cox - 24th April 2014 at 23:35
Can anyone explain what the significance of the reg is? Out of sequence but not of the period HEKL ?
Almost certain it is tribute to G-AEKL…………
Planemike
By: paul178 - 24th April 2014 at 23:32
I gaze at that picture in awe. It is pure craftsmanship and a truly magnificent looking aircraft!
By: scotavia - 24th April 2014 at 23:20
Can anyone explain what the significance of the reg is? Out of sequence but not of the period HEKL ?
By: G-APDK - 24th April 2014 at 21:30
David also hopes to bring the Mew Gull to the Air-Britain Vintage & Classic Fly-In at North Weald on 14-15 June (which day is not known, but it will depend on the weather)
G-APDK
http://www.air-britain.com/flyin-about.html
By: SADSACK - 24th April 2014 at 16:27
we need to badger Airfix for a kit it would look great with their Tiger Moth
By: Mike J - 24th April 2014 at 09:55
May I ask, has it now moved from RAF Henlow to it’s new home permanently..?
It certainly departed back to Henlow after lunch at Fenland. I think the plan is for it to move out of Henlow fairly soon though.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 22nd April 2014 at 15:41
Hopefully a participant in our ‘air race’ at The Sywell Airshow 17th August 2014…. www.sywellairshow.co.uk
🙂
By: trumper - 22nd April 2014 at 09:35
:applause: Thats a cracker
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd April 2014 at 09:25
WHAT a fine looking machine! Excellent.
By: DragonRapide - 22nd April 2014 at 07:07
Very impressed with this project – looking forward to seeing this beautiful aeroplane!
By: Avro Avian - 21st April 2014 at 22:35
Beautiful!
By: Andy in Beds - 21st April 2014 at 22:17
Very nice Mike.
It certainly sounds (as well as looks) wonderful.
May I ask, has it now moved from RAF Henlow to it’s new home permanently..?
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