Dear Prudence,

I came across this picture when I was researching for my book on Rotodyne, you wil see that it has not only your father, but most of the Gyrodyne team, including Derek Garroway.

l-r back row: Ken Poulton, R D Trumper, L Baker, G B L Ellis, Dr J A J Bennet, E Parsons, J Oliver, J Gempster and F L Hodgess.
l-r Front row: Derek Garroway, Basil Arkell, F H Dixon, S Verge and J Gillan.

Basil Arkell died just over a week ago.

Hope all this helps Judwin

Thank you very much for the photo, I have just written an article for the Englefield Estate magazine, the accident happened on their land. This involved a detailed study of the accident report. It made sad, horriffic and courageous reading all at the same time. It confirmed my view that Fairey’s should have done a lot more to care for my mother with 4 young children. I tried over the years to get her more help but they were not interested. Ifyou come across more info about his flying history I am always interested.
Kind regards Prudence