Oh Larry, you will surprised that my present "Vast collection" started only after meeting the great Geoff Duke in 1950 and I then began my idolising phase and also began to be a hoarder of all things TT.

My Dad was pit attendant for the Bretts in 1949 so I wanted it confirmed that this armband was related to Charlie. The armband is in red lettering so to me that signifies the Senior.

However I am embarrassed to tell you that my 1949 year collection is not as big as my 1950 year collection, for instance I do not even have a programme from 1949 ! (anybody got one please ?)

The loft collection has grown in a big way since then !!