A few other observations:
All the straps are web rather than rubber which is correct and a nice touch for a late Mk.1* carrier
The serial is 15685 made in April 1943. Mine is 14606 made in March 1943. I had thought mine was one of the last Mk.1*'s but I see they went at least another 1000+ after that.
This carrier has "SLING HERE" stenciled twice on the rear deck. It makes sense it was stenciled there if it was on the front but I've never seen an actual example before. Do you think this is legit based on evidence or it is the restorer interpreting what 'should' be there? I might ask this of the load and rad fill stencils on the side as well.
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