1959 Katunayake: Had been working on the Station Flight Twin Pioneer and asked if I could go up for a 'flip' so off we went to Puttalam and return in XL970, 40 minutes flying time. The take off in these things was spectacular just a few yards along a strip and you were airborne.
1955 Little Rissington: ATC Summer Camp Avro Anson TX232 35 mins continuation flying. Same day in a Percival Piston Provost, 20 mins side by side dual trainer, did two loops and other aerobatics.