XL703
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Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1 C/N 143Discuss this aircraft in community |
Manufacturer: | Scottish Aviation |
Model: | Pioneer CC.1 Search all Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1 |
Year built: | 0000 |
Construction Number (C/N): | 143 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing single engine |
Number of Seats: | 4 |
Number of Engines: | 1 |
Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Alvis Leonides 502 radial |
Registration Number: | XL703 |
Current Status: | Preserved at Cosford |
Owner: | The Aerospace Museum |
Address: | , United Kingdom |
John Hosier, 2014-02-23 22:47:59 | |
I flew this aircraft on a number of occasions during the final days of 209 Squadron at Seletar. Later, when I heard the squadron was folding, I wrote to Mr Bruce at the RAF museum suggesting that a Single be saved from the scrap men in Singapore. He answered that he thought it a good idea, and was taking steps. A while later I was visiting Henlow and stumbled upon 703 amongst the aircraft stored there. It was covered at that time in protective grease, but I noted that the mainwheels and the tailwheel were brand new. The engineers at Seletar had sent it on it's way in prime condition. I would dearly love to see her again, but it's a long way from Spain to Cosford. |