The Percival Prince! aka (Sea Prince T1) January 2016

mockingbird · Jan 9, 2016

So when venturing to the Shackleton, we decided to have a nose at this one just behind the burger van, was interesting for a few snaps an finding some details among the scribble some kids may have done.
Like the Shackleton it was relaxing and really easy an thought I would share anyway.

Some info on the Sea Prince:

The Sea Prince T1 was a British light transport of the early postwar period. It has a twin engine, high wing, cantilever monoplane, of all metal stressed skin construction, the undercarriage was of retractable tricycle type.
The prince was produced in six versions for the civil market, several examples were operated as executive aircraft including by standard motors and shell oil. Three aircraft were used by the UK ministry of civil aviation as airport facilities checking aircraft.
The sea prince operated in two roles: In T.MK.1 form it served as a navigation and anti submarine trainer, the C.mks.1 and 2 were flown in the transport role. However these were landplanes and COD.

(I am unsure if its really warranted in this section if not can you move it if need be)

Not the most interesting but it was cool for a few mins!

flyboys90 · Jan 10, 2016

Wonderful and it not as stripped as the Shackleton,really enjoyed looking.

smiler · Jan 10, 2016

"Not the most interesting"? You've bin spoiled Mock, all that to nose about and a burger and a cup a tea when you've finished, doesn't get a lot better, Loved it, Thanks

UrbanX · Jan 11, 2016

Fantastic stuff mate, something a bit different.
Lovely photos as usual.

The_Derp_Lane · Mar 17, 2016

Again this is really well captured and written out, I'd love to look around them one day.

mockingbird · Mar 17, 2016

Thanks folks an indeed I guess I was spoiled to not take in the place, but after seeing so much, a plane is a plane, until you think of the history behind it

cheers folks, didnt really realise anyone commented until dauntless decides he wants to be a pilot