Graham Boak Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The first word is fairly clearly "King's" the second could be "Flight" and the third possibly Trainer. This could be a reference to the use of a Vega (not necessarily this one) by the King's Flight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Dulenko Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I can not agree. First word - King's . The second is the Cup. But the third ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 It says 'King's Cup Winner'. That plane had previously won the 1936 King's Cup race, flown by Charles Gardner. Note that in the Schlesinger race it was fitted with a DH (Hamilton-Standard) controllable pitch prop, with no spinner, which was not the usual propeller (probably fitted to decrease the take off run on the poor airstrips used on the route). I will e-mail you a better photo.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Sergey Dulenko said: I can not agree. First word - King's . The second is the Cup. But the third ... King's Cup Winner 1936 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_gan_ainm Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just did a quick search & came across this on www.airport-data.com Does Anyone know what the name or inscription is on this aircraft I think it might read 'Kings Cup Winner' as it won that race previously that year 1936, I have written C.W.A. Scott's wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._W._A._Scott as he was my great uncle but I can't seem to find this info from anywhere?? if anyone knows please comment!!Jim Scott. Hope this helps, Jimbob. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Dulenko Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Dear colleagues! Is there any understanding of how the code on the wings of the G-AFBC aircraft looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 This photo is from 1950s. It took part in the 1950 and 1952 King's Cup race, to which the black and white numbers relate. As such, it would carry the post-War style of registration in smaller size under the left wing only (not on top surface). That seems to be confirmed by this photo: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Percival-P10-Vega-Gull-G-AFBC-B-amp-W-photograph-circa-pre-1950s-1960s-/162873433907?_ul=CL&nma=true&si=NkXwmvfpECllUixG0ACVk5PJBBI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Some information on the history and unfortunate end here: http://sussexhistoryforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=10438.0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) EDIT, drat, I was a page behind! I'd say the first word is "King" or "King's" and the last is a number ending in 6. Was G-AEKE an entrant in the King's Cup race in 1936? See Edited March 19, 2018 by Vulcanicity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Dulenko Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Black code... Color scheme silver-dark red-silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, Vulcanicity said: Was G-AEKE an entrant in the King's Cup race in 1936? Red or silver..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Dulenko Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 May be... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Sergey Dulenko said: Black code... Color scheme silver-dark red-silver? Probably red registration, rather than black (Note: code = military / registration = civil) . Colour scheme is probably bright red/silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 3 hours ago, dora said: Red or silver..? Silver wing and tail surfaces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 One more (?) customer of Gull - Spain Note some mark on spinner. This is a post Civil War photo (in Molina-Mercado book described this way) but likely it was in three colurs scheme typical for nationalists...Maybe there is some photos of it? Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Dulenko Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, JWM said: One more (?) customer of Gull - Spain Note some mark on spinner. This is a post Civil War photo (in Molina-Mercado book described this way) but likely it was in three colurs scheme typical for nationalists...Maybe there is some photos of it? Cheers J-W Unfortunately, this is Percival Gull Six... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Sergey Dulenko said: Unfortunately, this is Percival Gull Six... Yes, this is Gull Six, not Proctor of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Holden Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, JWM said: Yes, this is Gull Six, not Proctor of course Gull Six is different (earlier) airframe to Vega Gull/Proctor, with narrower fuselage and wing centre section. It would need a different kit..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2133647710199128&id=1929101897320378 About ref. DW 72002 Percival Vega Gull - civil registrations V.P. Edited March 29, 2018 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) On 20/03/2018 at 1:09 PM, Roger Holden said: Gull Six is different (earlier) airframe to Vega Gull/Proctor, with narrower fuselage and wing centre section. It would need a different kit..... And I, for one, would LOVE a Gull Six in 1/48! Edited March 22, 2018 by k5054nz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 For me one in the deep red and silver flying surfaces would be great. I just love the crimson/ deep red on 1930s civilian light aircraft. Must check and dust down my tin of Humbrol No.20 in readiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Test sprues. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, dora said: Test sprues. 1/72nd I presume. V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Plastic parts for 1/72 scale are ready. More photos. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) Box art+decals - ref. DW72003 - Percival Proctor Mk.1 marking of Czechoslovakia. Source: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2128058050758094.1073741869.1929101897320378&type=3 V.P. Edited April 3, 2018 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Test building Percival Proctor. More photo... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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