Just thought I'd chip in. Had a delightful days flying in '96. Picked my dad up from The home of the Vale of the White Horse Gliding Club and flew him to Lydd for their annual fly-in. (Managed to arrive 15 seconds early for my 9am slot -chuffed!) The reason? To see the Bristol freighter, now sadly lying in bits at Enstone.
Dad had pictures of his black Ford Consul being loaded on to the Freighter at Lydd a couple of times back in the '50's. It was such an adventure that he has even kept the tickets (48/- return!!) When he produced these items to the crew he was a mini celebrity for a while.
They had posed the freighter with a Bristol car (401 possibly) on the ramp. Great to have a look around this old beast. The in cockpit noise must have been fatiguing, the crew's seats are exactly in line with the props!
I'll chat to him tonite and see if I can glean any more.
DOC