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n by Joachim Smith

Subtleties of the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine cover show up here.

The twist of the prop blades makes their true shape deceptive. Note also the flat yellow pin sticking up from the wing – this is the mechanical gear down indicator.

On the port side of the engine cowling, below the exhaust stack, is the air intake for the engine-driven cockpit pressurisation. The Rotol prop blades lack their customary metal leading edge covers.

Details of the prop blade roots and markings will help the reshaping of kit propellers. The cockpit air intake has a separate FOD screen fitted in front of it.

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