Foxmoth, I totally concur, however, having initially met the man 20 yrs ago, then reforged links 15 years ago - I feel he'd have been game to give competition!
I'm often asked if I'd like to fly a Spitfire - I always answer in the negative. If I were asked the same of the Mew Gull, I'd certainly want to try her out! When she went to Breighton, I spent hours caressing her. BB was very kind and let me sit in her.
I genuinely do not believe that Henshaw's acheivements prior to WWII have been totally understood!
I last saw Alex at Duxford in 2005.
RIP Sir
Stik