Shocking news, absolutely shocking. Such a gifted pilot and engineer, and so knowledgeable and tenacious in getting things done. Just like his father, Nick, a true breath of fresh air when he entered the warbird scene but tragically yet again taken well before his time. Dear oh dear. 

Condolences to his family and friends!

What’s the set up for visiting the project John, before it gets too cold?!

Related image but not the same event, a Sopwith Snipe of No.2 Flying Training School coming to grief at RAF Duxford on a spring afternoon in 1924. Shamelessly lifted from the IWM Duxford Airfield 1918 – 1939 website!

Referring back to the OP, of course there is always the chance that the cottage in question has possibly been demolished!

Sad to hear of another member from the glory days of the forum passing away. From a time of so much knowledge, experience, research, information and banter. Cheers Resmoroh !

Thanks for the post, Baz.

Blimey another Spitfire joyrider in the UK. The practice certainly seems to be lucrative.

A couple of years ago having thought about it long and hard I was all set to fulfill an ambition and book a flight in Sea Fury T.20 ‘Invincible’ – until it forced landed in a field when the engine conked!