Here’s a clearer view of the exhaust, taken from the front cowl looking back in the direction of the firewall – quite a failure of the weld joint! The whole unit has now been dismantled and sent away for repair or replacement depending on the quality of the material left in place. Looks like we won’t be flying JT for a good few weeks, knowing how long these things tend to take…..
The Auster Diaries 
So that was the problem, at least it allowed you both to get down safely and that’s what counts. I hope that it gets fixed and well wee this old girl back int he air soon.
Hope it is soon back in the air!!! Baz