Originally Posted by
OUAQUKGF Ops
SNIP So far I have been unable to ascertain what type of aeroplane 'Shell Spirit' was but perhaps those of you better informed than me can throw some light on the matter?
I wonder if "on Shell Spirit" means "using Shell fuel"; IIRC "spirit" was used in the early 20th Century to mean "petrol" (or petrol + additives).