Rob Davies prepares to take F-6D Lil’ Margaret up for its first, 15-minute test flight at Sywell on 22 May. The markings are those of Capt Clyde B. East of the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 10th Photo Reconnaissance Group.
DAVID WHITWORTH
North American F-6D Mustang 44-84786/ N51BS Lil’ Margaret was badly damaged when it failed to get airborne on the new Italian owner’s first take-off in the reconnaissance machine at Woodchurch, Kent on 25 May. Following importation from the USA, the machine was reassembled by Air Leasing at Sywell, from where it made its first flight in the UK on 22 May with former P-51D owner Rob Davies at the controls.
