F/O Identity
The First Officer was, at that time, about to become the only CL44 Type-Rated Check Pilot in the world. The Ghana CAA Rep ('Sam') was on board to administer his check ride.
Rather a humourous side to this story: 'Sam' had been collected from LHR and seemed to know little of the CL44. Upon arrival at Bournemouth, he was escorted to the aircraft and declared it to be a 'Big Viscount'.
Marvin was indeed the captain and took the aircraft over Boscombe Down where the necessary actions were taken (stalls etc)
It was very apparent that 'Sam' was asleep most of the ride-but upon returning to Base, the first officer was duly promoted.Several wonderful colour photographs were taken of the Guppy's return to Base -especially as one engine shut itself down!
And the F/O's name?
Keith Huggett-ex Affretair (Rhodesia), Transvalair, United African Airlines.
F/Eng-David Gritton-He replaced Dave Priest who had returned to Cathay and has, alas, since passed away. We 'think' DG was ex TMAC-his stay at BOH was brief and no further contact was ever made.
Barry Meade took over thereafter although history now show that there would be very little to take over!
Ground Engineer at the time (and still is) was Steve Dodson ex Heavylift SEN.
Hope this info helps.
I can divulge that interest has reached us that would indicate genuine interest in ensuring that the 44 remains in one piece.