Walter,
There's plenty of life in old Threads yet ! And now we're all agog to learn how you were rescued - for obviously you must've been - or there would have been no story (and no Walter and Bob !). Seem to remember that the official acknowledgement to "Dinghy, Dinghy !" was "Splash, Splash !" (?)
Never was keen on flying over water - think it better left to the matelots and seagulls - and my only experience of dinghies was in drills with the one-man "K" Dinghy (much easier to turn over !) in a heated swimming pool.
Surprised about the seat pin - were they still using the old Sutton Harness in the Beau as late as that?
Been off line for a while (infirmities of age) but back now (I hope !) Looking forward eagerly to your Part II.
and
John,
Nice pics - and as you say - your Dad was lucky the dinghy was in the left (right !) nacelle !
Cheers both, Danny.