Rob
I checked my Lynx Manuals and there are no parts changes at all referenced as "before or after" any given serial number. Just the usual "when stock depleted use…". The introductory sections of both the Parts and Maintenance Books do mention that both the Serial Numbers and Hull Numbers start at " 1 (One) ".
Also took a quick look at my INFOEX book and it looks like Ford did not bother separating the Mk I and Mk II Carriers by different Serial Number Blocks. It is possible, therefore, that Ford simply kept adding from '1' as they transitioned through the various versions of the Lynx.
Perhaps, historically, we just have not yet discovered all production contracts for the Lynx to get a complete picture of the numbers built.
David
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