Originally Posted by
l.garey
I recall that a Gardan Horizon landed either wheels up or with no nose wheel. I think it was in the 1970s, but maybe 1972. I don't have it written down, so can't be sure. I recall the runway was closed for some time.
Laurence
You’re correct about the type but I’m sure it was later. 1974 or even beyond that. I remember one of the ATCOs on duty saying that the pilot remarked on the RTF that he’d thought one day he’d land it with the wheels up, and now he had. I believe it might have been Elstree based?
In earlier years, Courtline had operated a Gardan Horizon which was painted in their livery. Whether it was that aircraft after it had been sold on I really can’t say but a little research shows the Courtline aircraft as G-ASJY.