SAS,yes but the blades had a steel spar,multiple wood ribs and veneers.I think the fabric was really an outer
covering,as a protective cover,rather than as on other fabric wings,yo can get `ballooning` between ribs.as fabric has to be sewn onto each rib.I don`t think the AACorps had a `Needlework` section,but `who knows`.?
I blagged a trip in a `Skeeter` at Ternhill,whilst doing the `basic` helo course.Until the Gazelle came along ,flying the Skeeter was like sitting in a favourite leather armchair,and whizzing about like a demented fly at 50ft,or even 5 ft...!!