I recall being told about a Philippinian Aero Commander at Gatwick's GA terminal sometime around 1980. Next morning I cycled 15 miles down there - no Commander. Blast! I cycled back (via Redhill I think, I remember seeing the first Bristow S-76s in the hangar) and was home in time for lunch. 30 mile round trip.
Being an energetic bugger in those days, I decided to head up to Biggin that afternoon, about 10 miles each way with several steep hills. Tucked away inside the Express Aviation hangar was the Philippinian Aero Commander - result!
Speaking of S-76s, one has just clattered over...