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Old 16th Dec 2005, 16:00
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Arkroyal
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Very sorry to hear this sad news.

I remember being detailed to fly a Wessex 5 in formation with Dizzy, to get some air to airs of the Fleet Air Arm Museum's Sopwith Pup.

Interesting briefing, where he explained the thing's difficulty turning against the torque of the rotary engine, and the 'blip' switch throttle system.

We got airborne and found him north of Yeovilton and got into a close echelon to his left side. With no radio contact, his next move was a mystery of intent and timing.

He broke right so suddenly we lost contact, but after some more fun, eventually learnt how to remain close by.

Never saw the pictures, but the flight and tail chase (er... sorry long line astern) was a blast.

A real character.
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