Originally Posted by
Pontius Navigator
Saw one in the shed at Bedford. Amazed at the small size of the engine intakes. The wing and fuselage skin was like a high performance car and the front seat beautifully contoured leather. Back seats I think were similar but crammed with instruments. No idea why they didn't persevere with it, probably because the really rich wanted even more comfort .
Pontius - maybe because any pilot in his right mind would have preferred a seat from Messrs Martin Baker or Folland.