Columba

2097: spaced

1D, 2 40, 12 and 15 36 are PERSONAE (43) that have been adopted by DAVID BOWIE.  Unchecked letters of unclued lights are supplied by the thematically allusive astronaut writer, piano guy spelt by extra letters in clues.

First prize Simon Harris, London SE21

Runners-up Trevor Evans, Drulingen, France; Kevin Ward, Quorn, Leicestershire

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