ML Aviation Utility Mk.1, XK776 / 2, Army Air Corps
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Registration: XK776
Construction Number: 2
Model ML Aviation Utility Mk.1
Operator: Army Air Corps
Airport: AAC Middle Wallop (EGVP), UK - England
Airshow: Middle Wallop - Army Air Day - 1969
Photographer: Chris England
Date Taken: 26/07/1969
Date Submitted: 25/11/2010
This was an experimental 2-seat observation aircraft built in 1957 for the Army. It went to Cardington on 27/11/69, and is now preserved at the Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop. It did fly. Additional information; As a young REME Aircraft Technician I was part of the visiting aircraft team over the air day weekend. XK776 did fly one very low circuit and that was it. Many years later I had the task of keeping the wing inflated over the weekend of the AAC Jubilee Air Show which I believe was 1984. The only way we could achieve this was to constantly pump air in with a couple of heavy duty vacuum cleaners. The wing had a variety of patch repairs on it and the rubber was degrading in several areas.I imagine it was not much better in 1969 hence the one low and short circuit. All credit to the pilot!
Picture ID:1263122