That’s the one, yeah.

No idea about the Cross of Lorraine markings, though.

Just had a quick look on Google and there are quite a few variations of the cross – red on a white shield; white on a blue shield or just red or white without the shield. Guess it was down to the pilot’s personal preference.

Definitely the Hurricane, the light (especially across the top front quarter of the wheel/tyre) and angle makes it look a little bit unusual possibly.

Yes, I can see what you mean about the light. Just zoomed right in on the tyre and can then see the outline of the top. Hurricane it is. Thanks all for your help.

Sorry to hear he’s passed on. I always enjoyed visiting the remarkable collection Sir William funded. I only met him once, when he kindly allowed access to his aircraft before the collection was created and opened to the public.

When Dick Richardson came on board he and the team there did a great job and also made everyone so welcome. At one time the collection seemed to grow week by week with fascinating items …but all good things come to an end. Now if you visit the site it seems difficult to believe such a large and varied collection was ever there.

I assume the Magister remains stored gathering dust up there.

Tim

Couldn’t agree more – it was always a very welcoming place to visit.Iirc it was Dick Richardson who first waved my dad and me in with a cheery “Not officially open yet but please come on in.” He may have been fed up seeing two little heads peering over the fence a few times a week right enough! Eventually reached the stage where the secretary (Barbara?) phoned me first to let me know if something was about to arrive and on our evening trips Peter Thomson who worked there and lived at the gatehouse would fill us in with stories of the day’s goings on. Yes, a very friendly staff and wonderful memories. Thank you Sir William.