No, John Lawson. he designed the gearbox and he’s recently returned from the States after spending a month out there working on the project (all at his own cost)!!

This particular accident was not investigated by the AAIB:

“These are reports on accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field Investigation.

They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander in an Aircraft Accident Report Form (AARF) and in some cases additional information from other sources.

The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.”

Its only the more serious accidents that are actually investigated. I know from experience that “aircraft commanders” are not always 100% accurate in what they actually put on their report form!

Exactly.

The arrow symbol looks more like an Ordnance Survey datum point than a WD Crows foot.

I see a first day cover with X4616 as well.

I’ve got “Spitfire” by Key Press, unfortunately there is nothing in the index to do with the Falklands. Any other key words i could look for as the book is 630 odd pages long!

Many aircraft (even modern ones) have landing lights that sit flush with the wing whilst in flight then pivot downwards for landing – maybe this lever controlled that function?