The Genius of Bill Lyons

[RollerBall]

A few more shots









The livery is now exactly right - narrowed the cream side-stripe and made the letters and spacing of the registration a bit spindly and spread-out just the way it was. Didn't much like it at the time - now I love it as a quirky feature - the way you love a little wrinkle on your girlfriend's otherwise perfect bum

[flyboy 28]

Great shots, Roger.

[Mr.Mugel]

And what a cutie she was. Nice job.

[krigl]

Looking good...but WHAT has the current owner done to her, so bland!

[Tweek]

Looking good...but WHAT has the current owner done to her, so bland!

I suppose white paint is cheaper

[RollerBall]

Yeah, it's a shame I think. Certainly I get the impression that in the States the original 'vintage' paint jobs enhance the attractiveness of the aircraft. Maybe someone who knows a bit more can fill me in.

Last time I saw her 'in the flesh' was several years ago in Rochester where we were hangaring G-BGVU, our group-owned Cherokee-D 180. She'd put in with engine problems (don't ask

[krigl]

If you think that's bad you should see what he's done to his wife, man, the poor gal looks like Robocop!

That plane looks like it'll become a treasured part of my hangar...if you are so kind as to upload it... looks like Bill Lyons isn't the only one who should be mentioned in the title....

[BFMF]

Very nice repaint

[Fitter]

Cant wait to try that baby

[ozzy72]

Great stuff Roger