This has been covered before elsewhere on here, however in a nutshell it was sold to an American collector who has had it worked on periodically since and I’m sure in the fullness of time it will fly.

Ah so he could actually be in use as a bridge currently.

No but he is tall enough (from my memory of meeting him some years back) you would think either his head or feet would be sticking out, depending on which way he fell in!!!!

On the other hand we are short of a Sea Fury, maybe a few trips and we can slip it into numerous pockets.

All we need to do then is get an engine and prop for it!!!! I am rather partial to the odd Sea Fury, however I would prefer a Corsair if anyone is looking at smuggling one into the country!!!!

Look at the paper drop tanks on ‘Sweet & Lovely’ – first time they have been seen on a Mustang in the modern era. The port tank is an original (one of only four known to exist), the other is a very clever copy made by Bob Baker, owner, pilot and restorer of this machine. Bob achieved the coveted Grand Chapion (WWII) award from the judges for his efforts this year.

Splendid news, looks a lovely aircraft, any idea who and what won the other awards this year?

Any idea of the ID of the Fury? Looks like there were some great aircraft there, may try to go one of these days.

Lovely head on pic of the Stearman, anyone got a spare VP prop knocking about in their shed?