With all the expense of the recent engine changes over the past few years i guess Elly has not given it any thought but at least she is airworthy again.

The last i knew of the Casa was when i saw the nose section being restored by Aces High whilst they were at North Weald during the 90’s.I believe it was then moved to Suffolk,rumour has it that an associate of Microsoft’s Bill Gates purchased it.

[ATTACH]191282[/ATTACH].The Rothmans Southend Museum display was 1972.I remember seeing the Heinkel/Casa 111 flying then before going to the museum.That dates me!

Okay, Christmas is over (which is more than can be said for the turkey!) and we’re all back to our workshops… so what’s in building?
We’re looking forward to seeing a larger (and less porky) Shackleton from AN2grahame… what else is coming on?

Here’s mine – so far as it’s got… ‘Can y’see what it is yet?’
(Without reference to G-INFO!)
Actually I have just started on one wing – while I get my head round how I’m going to get round the undercarriage – might have to call in assistance…

The Shackleton is not me however i am looking at the Flying Styro An2 which of course will be finished in our house colours as HA-MKF.

Piece of cake was 1988 and normally water based paint is used so 89 if indeed the spits were wearing that livery.

You are correct – it refers to John Watts, who was sadly killed in a RAF flying acccident.

Yes indeed John Watts founded Plane Sailing along with Arthur Gibson and Paul Warren-Wilson they gave us the original Catalina “Killer Cat” John was a Tornado instructor.

Thanks for the update i was on “Fifi Kates” crew for 3yrs from 1999 when she was in the uk do you have any detail on the landing incident? Regards

I agree totally with all the previous comments,had the pleasure of knowing both guys and they are sorely missed.Good article in this months Flypast showing how Sarah is keeping “The Guv’nors” legacy alive.