Thanks for the replies chaps. PM’s have been sent to some of you.

Anon, I have already paid a visit to chat to Mark about Oxford’s and yes, very close to me.

Any more leads would be appreciated.

Thank you very much for the information given.

I shall pass this information onto my mother when I see her this weekend and will ask if she wish’s me to delve a little deeper.

I will try and get the newspaper clippings and pictures scanned and post them here if anyone is interested ?

Strangely I came across this info last night whilst looking at local Airspeed Oxford losses. Adds a little more to the story.

09/01/1942 Wellington W5356 of 12 Squadron was returning from an operation to Cherbourg on one engine when it crashed at Wythall. Sgt D Butterworth, Sgt C E Morrey and Sgt B Franklin were killed in the crash, while P/O W H Burnham RNZAF died of his injuries on 11/01/1942. Sgt H B Cable and P/O A N Breck were injured.

This information was found on http://www.aviationarchaeology.org.uk

Jim,

If you go to http://www.model-plans.co.uk this guy sells the plans so you could have another crack at making one.

For those into R/C, Rubber Power, Free Flight, Jetex etc this website is a gold mine. He sells what must be 1000’s of plans.

It looks pure Swift F.1 to me, fantastic model and find and certainly looks like it could be a company display item.

I also would say pure Swift. Im glad you like it. There certainly appears to be a period charm about the item.

Would you believe I found it on Ebay USA of all place’s ? If it is a company display item I wonder how it go out to the States.

Ive not seen The Sound Barrier for year’s. Really must see if it’s on DVD.