Test Pilot
‘Test Pilot’, illustrated by A. B. Bowbeer and published by Pepys Games, 1950s.
‘Test Pilot’, illustrated by A. B. Bowbeer and published by Pepys Games, 1950s. The game was endorsed by Neville Duke, the chief test pilot for Hawker. The object of the game is to score points by testing aircraft, i.e. by having on the table 3 cards showing the same aircraft. See the Rules►
Above: ‘Test Pilot’ published by Pepys Games, 1950s. The set contains a mixed pack of 37 aircraft cards + 7 priority test cards (red border) + 48 smaller cards depicting test results. The game has been re-published by Lagoon Games.
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