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Old 19th February 2012 | 22:08
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POBJOY
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This must be PE as used by Air Touring in the 70's to give 'Rallye drivers' something sporty to look forward to. Its original red/white paint scheme was very smart in its day and the machine was a joy to handle,plus stopping the instructors getting 'Rallye Lag' (opposite to jet lag).
At the time i flew it (1972) it was one of the more 'crisp' machines available at Biggin, and was also used for the required spin training.
All this decades before the 'Rans' came along.
You can see its 208 influence from the cockpit back.
I think you will enjoy this machine, but just remember it is a 'retractable', or do they leave it down all the time nowadays.
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