In April 1962 an RAF Bristol Type 192 Belvedere was engaged in placing a new 1.5 tonne bronze spire atop Coventry Cathedral. The RAF dubbed the exercise Operation 'Rich Man'.
Involved in the lift were: Sqn Ldr Dowling, Flt Lt Salt and Flying Officer James Martin .. among others.
The Type 192 prepares to lift the spire. This photo taken by Patrick Casey who was 10 years old at the time
.. in colour ..
The Type 192 rests in 'Pool Meadow' within the vicinity of the Cathedral in preparation for the lift
.. and on video:
Evidently, the morning after the above lift, the Belvedere lowered a cross onto the spire although I have yet to locate the photographic record for this event.