Whilst we are talking “dart herald” as it was first called, I have found a tatty pic of the first four engined (Alvis Leonides) HP3 Herald. I think it flew on 25 August 1955. Keith.

Phew ! got it correct for once, thanks gents, the photo in my previous post was from 10-12 -07, obviously at Dux, I hope that helps the starter of this thread, I just walk around snapping things with no idea what most of the are. Keith.

Nice photos mate, Nice to see another “local” on here, Welcome. Keith.

Yes you are correct, it is work in progress, note the scaffolding, I was there in December 07, and she looked better than my pic, which I borrowed from the Duxford website, There are two examples of this aircraft existing here at Norwich, one in the museum, and one on the pan, used for towing and parking practise, when I get the time and good weather, I will get some pics of both and post them ! Its nice to see some interest in older brit props. Keith.

In fact with further research, it the very one preserved at Duxford, but with later colour scheme.

Well I must just say I am always sad to see any propliner reach the end of it’s usable life, but hey thats life ! we must move on, with less tears. Keith.

You are almost correct Newforest, Just looked at REF’spics again and the cessna is SE – LTE. Keith.

Notice the catch / lock, is operated from outside, not aircraft me thinks, first impression is a removable inspection panel from food processing machinery, my weird side says explosion door from 1936 portaloo ? Keith.