[Andy Saunders]

Larry

Thanks for that! Fascinating stuff and it certainly explains some "odd" features on the paintwork of this aeroplane. The blistering Indian sun, over several decades, has clearly faded the paintwork through to the original colouring and revealed what is underneath very effectively indeed.

I am not hopeful of a "new" photograph of this aeroplane at the crash site turning up - but you never know.

The MU Salvage Report is just a bland collection order giving aircraft type, location (Lower Hardres), condition and date of removal. Nothing else there of any significance at all.