Aircraft Photo of G-ARJZ | Druine D-31 Turbulent (Modified) | AirHistory.net #812686
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ARJZ
Aircraft Original Type:Druine D-31 Turbulent
Aircraft Generic Type:Druine D-31 Turbulent
Aircraft Version:Druine D-31 Turbulent (Modified)
C/n (msn):PFA 564
Location
City / Airport:ShorehamMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKA   IATA: ESH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:4 October 1975
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 812686
Photo Comment

Successfully flown on floats at Lee-on-Solent in 1965, but sank. Rebuilt and flown for several years from 1969. Operated from Norman Jones' Castle Water estate, Rye in the summer. Had wheels re-fitted and flown back to Shoreham or Redhill each winter. Later operated as Norman Jones' personal aircraft at Rye. Following Norman's death it was cancelled in 1991. Registered to Colin Tilson at Kings Lynn in 1994 , who did a major rebuild, including appearing at a PFA Cranfield Rally. Cancelled by the CAA in 2000. Current at the County Classics motor museum at Taunton 2025. (text credit Dave Wise).

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