Lyco360, 'JP, the oldest, is now 33 years old and still going strong! Thanks for your kind comments.
My first solo was at Merryfield in 1967 in a RAFGSA T21. The cable back-released - it was subsequently found that the Ottfur had pulled out slightly and was causing premature release. I also discovered that the aircraft floated further with an instructor!
Premature release on first solo. Sound familiar, a_a?