So what happened to all the original Russell Flints in the Mess at RAF Lyneham. Indeed how come the Mess had so many?
Sometimes Messes have things like that where they have no idea of their value although with the internet that is becoming less likely and with fewer messes . . .
Wittering, that front line VSTOL unit with the RAF's Premier sqn consigned a couple of old paintings of a Victor and a Valiant to a store room until, one day, someone realised that they were Shepherds and rather valuable. I think 40 years ago they were worth £5,000 each - same as a decent house.