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Mr. Roger Smith has a Pixie in his garden. But its no dream-world fairy-tale figure
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Mr. Roger Smith has a Pixie in his garden. But its no dream-world fairy-tale figure
Mr. Roger Smith has a Pixie in his garden. But its no dream-world fairy-tale figure thats appeared... its the remains of a genuine 1924 Parnall Pixie light aircraft. And with the help of members of the Midland Aircraft Preservation Society, of which he is secretary, he hopes to restore it to its former state. He and his friends have a mammouth task on their hands but they hope to have it rebuilt completely by its 50th anniversary. They are appealing to anyone with details or plans of the aeroplane to help them. If they are successful, the remains fo the plane will once again look like it did in 1924. Meanwhile, Mr Smith, of Eversleigh Road, Coundon, Coventry (right foreground), keeps the Pixie in his garage...awaiting repairs.
24th January 1970
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21375764
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Civilian Coventry Vintage Owners
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In this photo print, we witness Mr. Roger Smith's extraordinary endeavor to bring history back to life in his very own garden. What may seem like a dream-world fairy-tale figure is actually the remnants of a genuine 1924 Parnall Pixie light aircraft. As the secretary of the Midland Aircraft Preservation Society, Mr. Smith has taken it upon himself to restore this remarkable piece of aviation heritage. With an arduous task ahead, he and his dedicated friends are determined to rebuild the Pixie completely by its 50th anniversary. They are reaching out to anyone who possesses details or plans of this magnificent aeroplane, hoping that these invaluable resources will aid them in their restoration journey. As we gaze at the photograph, we find ourselves marveling not only at the sheer magnitude of their undertaking but also at Mr. Smith's unwavering passion for preserving history. The remains of this once majestic plane now reside in his garage, patiently awaiting repairs that will ultimately transform it into a nostalgic time capsule from 1924. Located on Eversleigh Road in Coundon, Coventry, Mr. Smith stands proudly amidst his cherished project while surrounded by fellow enthusiasts from the preservation society. Their collective efforts serve as a testament to human ingenuity and our innate desire to honor and revive relics from our past. This snapshot captured on January 24th, 1970 transports us back in time and invites us into Mr. Roger Smith's world where dreams take flight through dedication
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