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ricardian
20th Nov 2014, 21:29
Pathe Pictorial film (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkjVulhIpN0)
IkjVulhIpN0
Cheesy commentary!
jonw66
20th Nov 2014, 21:56
Thankfully we got updated to the Wessex.
Shackman
21st Nov 2014, 07:41
But that's enough about the squadron pet!
NutLoose
21st Nov 2014, 11:42
"Don't worry sir, we'll bury your dog at midnight.... that'll stop it crapping all over the place, as for your crocodile/alligator, can you get another? there was only enough for one shoe"
:p
nimbev
21st Nov 2014, 11:45
Blue -grey flying suits and yellow mae-wests. True nostalgia!!!
Flew in the NF14 during the final month of Nav training, nice to see a video :ok:
54Phan
21st Nov 2014, 12:15
The alligator must be an Air Vice Marshal by now, I would think!
RedhillPhil
21st Nov 2014, 14:21
Doesn't that Meteor in the background have 43's black and white chequers? Surely they had Hunter F4s in '57.
54Phan
21st Nov 2014, 15:04
Good catch, Redhill Phil. Maybe it's a squadron Hack.
Bastardeux
21st Nov 2014, 15:16
The glory days of Church Fenton!...officially up for sale now, I believe.
NutLoose
21st Nov 2014, 15:42
Well if you're feeling flush you could become your own SWO AND walk on the grass
http://www.lsh.co.uk/assets/pdf/property/PropertyInfo44819_RAF_Church_Fenton.pdf
NutherA2
21st Nov 2014, 17:26
Doesn't that Meteor in the background have 43's black and white chequers? Surely they had Hunter F4s in '57.
43 would still have had one or two Meteor 7 hacks on strength, I think, the Hunter T7 not having been invented yet?
RAFEngO74to09
21st Nov 2014, 17:37
First flew 8 Jul 55 - entered service Jul 58.