Yes sir I have heard this story from an old timer arab near in the restored museum near the old city on the banks of port Khalid. This young man (ill-legit son) also bullied many aeroplanes by throwing stones if they refuse to follow what he was trying to make them do! The rumour goes on one night he even sneaked near a Heron parked on the west apron to puncture it! Anyway he was never recognised as the official heir to the Sheikdom of Sharjah. The monarchy would eventually be transferred to Sultan (then a young man) and the ruler of Sharjah now.
The picture is a fantastic example of modern classic avionics on the Britannia! What a fine plane it was, heard it was not noisy compared to other props of the time. Great Britain produced some outstanding aeroplanes indeed!