Heath Parasol G-AFZE

Assembled in my garden, in a poor state, as it was when I aquired her.

After many years, I finally obtained, with the help of John Berkeley, a local aviation historian, the 1930 Heath Parasol G-AFZE. It had been left out in the open in a Surrey residential garden for 20 years after the death of her owner Desmond St Cyrian and was in a very poor condition.

This is the sole surviving UK built Heath Parasol , its past records of flying have been lost, I would love to have any information particularly when it was based at Old Warden during the 1980s.

The fusalage was completely stripped down, repaired , shot blasted and repainted, now rebuilt with new woodwork, upholstery, wind screen, harnesses and aluminium turtle deck. Fitted with spoked wheels.

The wings had to be re-made as they were in a very bad condition, most of the metalwork has been saved and original timber was incorporated within the rebuild where possible.

I would like to thank Stuart McConnagher for furnishing me with the original drawings and invaluable information.