I note that no one has either put their hand up as knowing who owns the Auster design rights or to actually owning these rights.
I also note LownSlow's comment re permits for these fine birds.
I have also heard rumours !? that folk would like to restore Austers on permits (PFA I presume) and that on occassions the CAA have been asked/lobbied. However is this actually happening. I do hope so as I can sadly see that this will be the only route for Austers to survive in any numbers long term.
Yours dreamily