Sav,
The very early Agusta J/Rs had the forward cowling originally installed with 'hundreds' of 10/32 screws into anchor nuts (what an absolute pain in the
) instead of the later more sensibly designed dzus fasteners and ejectors around the periphery. MUCH better
I worked for Freddie in East Africa, and yes I believe there had been a Brantley based out there before I arrived. In the event my sojourn in the various countries around that part of the Continent was with and on-board a lovely old girl, Agusta 47J2, 5Y-AKD...... my,
there are some stories to tell in my dotage (if anyone would have the patience to listen)
And Freddie was a natural and damn good pilot, never had a problem flying with him. I believe he was the Queen Mum's pilot at one stage, so you don't get to do that if you are just the average line driver.
Happy memories (when I had hair LOL) - VFR