Anent Laurent Giles, I can't help except that I think the David L. Giles who worked in the DH/HS Tech Sales in the early 1960s was his son (therefore "joy ride's" uncle). He left aviation to work on boats IIRC, and if he's still around, which I think he is, and is Laurent Giles' son, he might know a bit.
Last edited by Allan Lupton; 24th Jul 2013 at 22:08.