Evil barstewards that do that kind of thing really should have their licence taken away - if they have one in the first place. Thining about it, the guilty culprit probably is defficient in either licence, MoT or insurance!
Regading the front wing replacement - front wings are designed for easy replacement - being held on by about 8 bolts - so it is far easier to bolt a new wing on, than faf around with panel beating and filler.
Teutonic you've had some weird sigs over the past couple of weeks but I have to say that your current one is brill

By the way, who are you transfering the files to?