I finally got along to see the first RIB that started it all - a small exhibition and sadly the RIB was looking a little sad shoved outside minus it's engine due to a small alteration to exhibits when we visited.
Yep, it was on the top floor but there is a covered section where it was - not been back yet but it should be back inside on a raised display with the engine mounted.
When I get a chance I'll pop back (with my decent camera) and try and get some better pics.
They had to manhandle it up three floors - must weight a ton with all that mahogany...
Still, a bit lighter than when De La Warr recreated the famous Italian Job scene:
