Originally Posted by
Wickerbill
Aircraft is predominantly of wooden construction and is effectively a write off. Substantial underside damage due to landing on the ARMCO. Aircraft blocked both carriageways of the A40 and had to be removed fast.
Thansk for that Wickerbill. I was aware of the construction but hoped that the damage would be mostly lower fuselage and tail. The main airframe didn't look significantly distorted & wood is readily replaced and repaired. Given the engine had failed, no doubt an economic write-off. But I thought perhaps someone will be interested enough in a rather pleasant handling machine to try reworking her..