1970 Rollason Druine Condor - Schneider Trophy Winner
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Summary
Offering G-AYFD, a remarkable 1970 Rollason Druine D.62B Condor with unmatched provenance and Schneider Trophy race victory. Maintained under LAA Permit to Fly status, this exceptionally well-documented airframe combines classic wooden construction with outstanding operational economy. A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful British touring aeroplane of true historic significance.
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A CONDOR WITH HISTORY, PROVENANCE AND CHARACTER
• G-AYFD is a highly original and exceptionally well-documented Rollason Druine D.62B Condor with a history that sets it apart from most examples of the type. It combines the charm and simplicity for which the Condor is renowned with a notable competition pedigree, including victory in the resurrected Schneider Trophy air race.
• G-AYFD is a characterful British sporting aircraft with genuine provenance and enduring appeal both in the air and on the ground.
AIRCRAFT DETAILS
• Two-seat, single-engine tailwheel aircraft
• Rolls-Royce Continental O-200-A engine, 400 hours since a zero-time rebuild
• Construction Number: RAE/645
• Operates on an LAA Permit. A new Permit can be arranged following agreement of sale
• Equipped with a current Trig 8.33 kHz radio
HISTORY, PROVENANCE AND ORIGINALITY
• The history of G-AYFD is unusually well documented and forms an important part of its appeal. First registered in the UK in 1970, the aircraft was previously operated by the Tiger Club before entering long-term private ownership.
• G-AYFD also enjoys a distinguished competition heritage, most notably as a winner of the resurrected Schneider Trophy air race, together with participation in a range of British handicap and air racing events over more than three decades, including the Royal Aero Club's Beverley Snook Memorial Trophy race.
• The aircraft remains highly original and is accompanied by Rollason factory drawings, plans and manuals, items rarely retained with aircraft of this age.
WHAT SETS THIS AIRCRAFT APART
Aircraft of this type rarely come to market with such a combination of:
• Schneider Trophy racing heritage
• Tiger Club provenance
• Long-term ownership history
• Extensive documentary and photographic record
• 400 hours since zero-time rebuild
• Original factory drawings, plans and manuals
Together these qualities make G-AYFD far more than simply a well-presented Condor. It is an opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of British light aviation history with a story that will be enjoyed as much in the hangar and at fly-ins as in the air.
FURTHER INFORMATION
• Additional photographs, maintenance information, competition history, trophy records and supporting documentation are available on request.