Thanks Genghis and Bob, I am really pleased that you share my interest in Major Scott and that we share an interest in the rigid airship saga. I need to keep working towards that big Premium Bond and add Major Scott to the list of books to write - he has now gone up the list to next but one I think.
I spotted some comments on youtube somewhere from people who are descendants of Scott's so I think I will contact them. At some point I'll trot over to the Airship Heritage Trust so I can start the process of collecting data from them.
While we have this thread going it would be great if anyone with any contacts, or any info to add, could get in touch. I could get answers to questions like flying experience, etc., from mainstream sources like the National Archive, etc. But any more comments, thoughts, ideas, anecdotes most welcome.