Abbott-Baynes Sailplanes Ltd. was a 1930s glider manufacturing company based at Wrecclesham, near Farnham, Surrey.
In 1935, a Scud II flown by Mungo Buxton took the British Height Record for a glider to 8,750 ft (2,666 m).
Sir John Carden requested a sailplane that could be launched unaided, and suggested a retractable engine.
A series of fatal accidents led to restrictions on aircraft of this tandem wing type, ending the company's interest.
[1][2] A Scud II built in 1935 (ex-BGA 231/G-ALOT) is still airworthy, and is believed to be the oldest flying glider in the United Kingdom.