Originally Posted by
fauteuil volant
Although it's been said that the power plant in the aeroplane exhibits features not to be found on a Blackburne Tomtit, based on the limited available evidence I think that it would be a brave man who asserts, categorically, that it isn't a Tomtit. And if it might be a Tomtit, the possibility of a modified Heath Parasol comes to mind. The first British registered Heath Parasol (G-AFZE) - which, whilst registered in 1939, didn't fly until 1949 - was powered by a Tomtit.
I am a brave man; it’s definitely not a Tomtit. I owned a Tomtit for many years and am well acquainted with the 8 valve Anzani as well.