Hi Blunty,
I have a framed and signed copy that was a wedding present whilst a student going through 151 in 1982. There is no getting round it, but my version spells out RONEVIHC unless you convert to reading right to left. Had not heard of Dick Bealer's passing, but I do recall two very rotund Labradors that were always in the crewroom. John Hall replaced Dick in early 83, I know because his signature is on my collection of "Best" certificates that I amassed. I returned to instruct on 151 and ended up with being OC for a few months while a "small disciplinary glitch" was resolved. Paul Croasdale - me - Andy Cairncross. Dream team baton exchange.
I will never forget your birdstrike, nor Shunty's MDC detonation.