Back to the Chipmunk, or rather its designer.

Hmmm. Bruce, I love de Havillands as much as you do, but what exactly is the link between my #497 and your #499? I have my own theory, but would like to hear yours…

It looks like this thread has fallen asleep exactly one month after it started.
I’ll try to wake it up with the roar of another yellow-nosed jet.

Is Meteor the last jet in RN service?

Meteor – the first jet type in RAF service.
Attacker – the first jet in RN service.

Dak with Door open and man waving out of door

A Hanriot with door open and man lying inside.

Perhaps a comment for the less Sptfire-minded.

This is the cockpit door of a Spitfire VB photographed in 1942 at Northolt. In those days the crowbar attached in the door was usually left unpainted. In modern warbirds it is often painted red, as “life-saving equipment”.

I hope that gives plenty of points to start from.