I cannot help you Andrew, but reading your post reminds me that I still need to look up my old ATC log book to find out the serials for the two Chippies I flew in at summer camp RAF Brawdy 76. I was also lucky enough to get a seat on a visiting Hastings. Having strapped in with another 18 cadets we waited in anticipation as one after the other the engines roared into life until number four was tried. Despite all attempts over 30 minutes it failed to start, all 18 cadets left the aircraft feeling terribly disappointed. Because we failed to get airborne the serial was not logged, is she a survivor? I managed a flight in the stations ASR Whirlwind as compensation, it put me off rotary flying machines for life!

Mew Gull and Comet for classic racer formation next year……fingers crossed.

Slicer please add the new build Mew along with the Biggin Vega Gull, now that would be something very special!!

David, replica, new build, tribute, call it what you like its just so gratifying that these wonderful designs are being either rebuilt or recreated. I like the term tribute as opposed to replica, Davids machine is as close to a factory built Mew as is possible and were Percival still alive I would like to think he would have given it a late production number. With the various projects in hand around the UK, two x Comet racers, Percival Q6, at least four Proctors, Miles types and others, the future for classic British types has rarely looked as good as it does now. There is a serious possibility within a decade we will see these projects completed with the opportunity to see them all together on Old Wardens turf. As for a formation fly past, please this is an absolute must.

Another Mew

With all the interest here I am surprised that one has mentioned the latest Mew Gull to fly! Its not for me to provide photos etc, the aircraft has I believe been pictured in both Flypast and Aeroplane Monthly.
I have yet to see her for real, but I know she is going to be a very special machine in the circuit next year, faithful to the original design. My interest apart from seeing another wooden Percival airborne is that even though its only a small part, we were able to supply an original spade grip which adorns the cockpit. Proctor 3 KEX arrived from Sweden with two spades fitted and a spare sitting in the luggage compartment.
Lets hope EXF and EKL can be paired at Old Warden,Duxford or anywhere for that matter in 2104 a tantalizing prospect.

Yes Please!

surprised at this news, after all the expense, waiting and delight at her long awaited return to flight 2012! If this is true lets really hope that she does indeed come to England. I can’t think of another type that would be so well received. What price for a zero timed better then new airworthy Mosquito?????

Proctor Drawings

We are fortunate to have between 65-75% of Percival Proctor drawings Marks 1-3 all on CD. In addition there are around 35-40% of the Mk 4 and V drawings together with a reasonable amount of the pre war Gull series aircraft. It would take months and months to go through each file and sporadic dipping into the discs reveals all manner of treasures! All military markings including RAF and Navy Proctor variants are covered these include exact placement and size of stencils, colours etc. Having these drawings has saved us hours of time with the rebuilds. Drawings as required are selected then printed onto a washable white laminated pvc usually to 1200 x 610 mm size, bigger or smaller as required. These can be marked as required with a non permanent marker pen for reference, wiped clean, rolled and stored for future reference. I have to say having studied at length a good number of these drawings they are in themselves a work of art and testament to the skill of the draughtsmen of the late 1930’s pre CAD and internet!

Send me a pm Avion I have email, tel, and address details for Mike. Sure he wont mind me divulging, It was Mike who sold my father Proctor V GTC in 63! Mike was across to the Proctor workshop last year to see progress.

Not at Oakley but she would be in good company if she was! I dropped into Seething a few weeks ago to see her and talk with Rex who is rebuilding this lovely aeroplane. Make no mistake this project is a huge under taking, it will take time. Proctor rebuild update will be posted in the next fortnight lots happening!