known as the Canterra
On this Day 1742 Station CO Gp Capt Harry Staishe flew the R101S (Sport) Zeppelin from #RAFLuton to Blackpool to turn on the illuminations in front of more than 3000 members of the Laurel & Hardy fan club #AvGeekpic.twitter.com/ol86BYMJ0F
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Surely the 101S (Sport) was a cabriolet.
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No. A convertable. So in English weather (raining cats-N-doggies) the top could be there with the press of a button. But it took a while for the roof changed position. By the time the top was on, the car was flooded.
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Was the co-pilot PO Graffe?
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"Steffi", to his chums.
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Assisted by your trusty Canberra no doubt.
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With Co pilot, Wing Commander James ‘Jimmy’ Page
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