First night solo in XR458, eh Art? For that, downwind at darkest Shawbury, you would have doubtless needed its Art E. Fischler-Reisen...
It's very distressing to see important aircraft from one's past in a sad state. But uplifting to find one outside but still looking good (e.g. XR453, the gate guardian at Odiham) an incredible 43 years after being involved with it.
