Brits at Biggin Hill
A number of Air Sapin's Brits came to rest at Biggin Hill in order to supply engine, props and spares for IAS's own fleet of 312's.
Many hours, both day and nights were spent getting engines off, removing the tasty bit, including the galley equipment ( I still have a stainless steel coffee pot) and the landing gear without the aid of a full set of jacks, and so on. We did a mental risk assessment,honest.
Was on site for the first delivery when the operating crew on leaving the a/c, fully dressed all the props north to south and then kissed them!! Shows that someone loved them inspite of the a/c's technical reputation