Moonrakers' Grunau
Moonrakers' Grunau Baby (Upavon 1959-1960) was something special. It had been repaired by the Army (Major Evans and his team at Boscombe Down) and given a "Major" servicing. Unfortunately the Army put the tailplane on upside down so there was twice as much up-elevator as there was down-elevator. This proved exciting on the winch-launch as hitherto unheard-of heights could be achieved with minimal back-pressure. Looping the loop could be demonstrated at very low speeds. I believe 60 knots was the record. The Army should service more RAF aircraft. Flying is much more exciting when they do.