Slingsby Falcon 1

[Philkiteflyer]

Thanks Guys

Interesting stuff, but can anyone confirm what is written on the rudder?

Could it the word COMPANY.
That would make the full name "Lyons Tea Company"

Maybe . . . . ?

Phillip C

[VinceC]

Good try John, but I think the word 'COMPANY' is too long. After trying to plot it out, it would sum there is only enough room for a maximum of 2 letters ahead of 'ANY' and possibly only one

[Martin G]

From the caption on one of the photos in the first post, could the lettering on the rudder read, "TEANY"?

[VinceC]

That's clever. Here's a try

[VinceC]

From Richard Cawsey comes the confirmation of "Teaney" and from Bob Baker he suggested you are correct with "Teany" as this was what the glider was christened. Over to you John

[john greenfield]

Thanks guys, Teany does seem to fit both is word length and also "logic" in that there is a clear link to Lyons Tea.

Vince
The font you used in the overlays looks to be about right. I spent some time yesterday trying to find what font was used but have not come up with anything as close as the one you used. Can you tell me what font you used?

AEB

[VinceC]

I created it manually, I can post the files for you shortly

[VinceC]

John, here are 3 file formats for the wording

[john greenfield]

Thanks Vince.

A mine of information as usual.

Much appreciated.

AEB

[Paul_Williams]

Fascinating bit of research by all concerned.
paul