Most examples were fitted with the optional DH Gipsy Six Series II engine in conjunction with the DH-PD30 VP airscrew.

[4][5] Two early production Vega Gulls were entered in the Schlesinger Race from England to Johannesburg, South Africa.

Scott and Giles Guthrie flying Vega Gull G-AEKE were the only finishers, landing at Rand Airport on 1 October 1936.

With the publicity of the win, Percival set up a production line at larger premises at Luton.

A third aircraft for use by the British air attaché in Berlin was seized by the Germans at the outbreak of the Second World War.

Despite the obvious drawbacks of its wooden airframe in terms of durability, the Vega Gull compares favourably with more modern designs.

Civil Vega Gulls have been registered in the following countries; Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.