The prototype Ambassador in August 1948, less spinners but in its demonstration livery.

The prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, shortly before the 1947 SBAC Show at Radlett.

The prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, ended its experimental life as a static radio aerial test rig at Christchurch followed by a period at Filton as an engine test rig. It was finally scrapped at Stansted.

George Errington made a few tentative trial hops in the prototype Ambassador G-AGUA before the first flight was made on July 10, 1947. Note the absence of spinners and the open entry hatch.

George Errington made a few tentative trial hops in the prototype Ambassador G-AGUA before the first flight was made on July 10, 1947. Note the absence of spinners and the open entry hatch.

The prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, being towed from the Christchurch experimental shop to the flight shed in May 1947.