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Old 19th Dec 2023, 04:39
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India Four Two
 
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Very distinctive aileron in the first picture suggested a Slingsby product. The second picture and the "pivotal capability" clue leads me to the Kirby Kite, which was used in radar trials at Worth Matravers.

I found this wonderful article by Phillip Wills about his participation in the trials:

https://www.key.aero/article/battle-...glider-flights
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