Aircraft Photo of G-BKRL | Chichester-Miles Leopard | AirHistory.net #761682
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BKRL
Aircraft Original Type:Chichester-Miles Leopard
Aircraft Generic Type:Chichester-Miles Leopard
Aircraft Version:Chichester-Miles Leopard
C/n (msn):001
Location
City / Area:Hurn / Bournemouth Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
 
Photo Date:26 July 2010
Photo by:Howard J Curtis
Photo ID: 761682
Photo Comment

The aircraft was used for several years as an 'eye catcher' on a Bournemouth roundabout, advertising the air show, in this case for 2010. It was covered in a red, plastic coating and then lettering applied before being dismantled as shown, ready for us to transport it to the roundabout, where it would remain until just after the show ended. [The aircraft was never quite watertight and usually as I hung onto the nose to guide the aircraft as the crane operator lifted the fuselage into place, I also got a free shower as rainwater ran out ... ]

This photo is copyright © Howard J Curtis, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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