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Well well, wonders never cease on the Rotorheads forum!
Thanks
FBB for this image.
These were in fact the first colours worn by the 'Dancer' during her tenure with Lotus and this was how she looked the first time I flew her.
Having eluded us for many months I now have several sources promising additional photos of this aircraft including an offer from Clive Chapman (Colin's son).
Back in the UK I also have photos of her (in both the Essex and John Player colours) but, I shall not be there until Easter next year whereupon I shall have to embark on a mamouth task to unearth them but, I shall do just that!
Dennisimo! I suspected that this might have been you. Presumably this was just before you bought her?
S.