Does anyone remember my Dad? 'Vulcan Bomber'
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I'd simply like to say thank you to all concerned with this event.
For my own part, I'd like to convey my heartfelt thanks for allowing me to attend, and also say what a privilege and honour it felt to be there to remember fallen comrades.
I must admit, even I had a tear in my eye as the Tornado climbed away into the air, almost as if the crew of '604 were with them.
Humble thanks again, for allowing me to pay my respects to a fine band of men.
Flipflopman
For my own part, I'd like to convey my heartfelt thanks for allowing me to attend, and also say what a privilege and honour it felt to be there to remember fallen comrades.
I must admit, even I had a tear in my eye as the Tornado climbed away into the air, almost as if the crew of '604 were with them.
Humble thanks again, for allowing me to pay my respects to a fine band of men.
Flipflopman
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I'm just very grateful that you have all managed to get together through the auspices of PPRuNe and remembered those who have given their lives whilst serving our country. It is a very moving story and one which I am as proud of as I am sure those of you who did so much more are.
I hope that should you have any more reunions in the future that I may be able to come along and meet you all. Just happy to have been of service.
I hope that should you have any more reunions in the future that I may be able to come along and meet you all. Just happy to have been of service.
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Dear Sarah, the dust seems to have made it down to here in Australia, I feel something in my eye.
As an ex RAAF aircrew member, I too share the sorrow of these sad events, and wish there was a way of reversing all these sorts of events.
As I have said before the bravery of those who chose to fly, in no way up stages the bravery of our ladies, who stay at home and pray that fate will not come knocking on your door.
I as my father would have said "I dips my lid to you all."
Another sad note to close on, shame your man was not with you, to see the lovely lady you have grown into. A lady dare I say any man would be proud to have on his arm.
May God bless you all.
Regards and thoughts from down here
Col
As an ex RAAF aircrew member, I too share the sorrow of these sad events, and wish there was a way of reversing all these sorts of events.
As I have said before the bravery of those who chose to fly, in no way up stages the bravery of our ladies, who stay at home and pray that fate will not come knocking on your door.
I as my father would have said "I dips my lid to you all."
Another sad note to close on, shame your man was not with you, to see the lovely lady you have grown into. A lady dare I say any man would be proud to have on his arm.
May God bless you all.
Regards and thoughts from down here
Col
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I was on the crew
Sarah, Al was our nav radar from 1966 to 1968, and I remember very well 'the day'. I am very keen to make contact with you and would welcome any assistance from anyone to do that. I presently live in Australia.
I learned about this thread from the IX Squadron Association magazine today.
I learned about this thread from the IX Squadron Association magazine today.
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Robert Jackson's book "AVRO Vulcan". A contibuter to the book complete with pics was one late AVM Ron Dick, He told me what he supplied to Jackson was not what was published. He refers to NEAF Bomber Wing trip to New Zealand.Page 145 shows the shadow of XH562 flying over the Kingston Flier a narrow gauge railway loco outside of Queentown Sth Island.
Ron was playing cat & mouse with the flier, then finally sapped it. The flight was to show the flag over South Island.That night back at RNZAF Ohakea he recd. a cable for the driver,'Your aeroplane is beautiful but you have a fly spot on your wing. This was the begining of a friendship with the loco driver Russell Glendening. Later Ron when visiting NZ called on Russell. He said "We have never met but we have been very close", Russell replied in his NZ accent "You are that bloody Vulcan pilot".
Russell was upset when we told him Ron had passed away.
Another picture is the Crew Chief Bill Pearsey supposedly seeing the KIWI superimposed on the roundel. He was P.O. awaiting for the crew for the return leg.
I know it is 25 years since the book was published-- he was the first to do it.
Turbo542
Ron was playing cat & mouse with the flier, then finally sapped it. The flight was to show the flag over South Island.That night back at RNZAF Ohakea he recd. a cable for the driver,'Your aeroplane is beautiful but you have a fly spot on your wing. This was the begining of a friendship with the loco driver Russell Glendening. Later Ron when visiting NZ called on Russell. He said "We have never met but we have been very close", Russell replied in his NZ accent "You are that bloody Vulcan pilot".
Russell was upset when we told him Ron had passed away.
Another picture is the Crew Chief Bill Pearsey supposedly seeing the KIWI superimposed on the roundel. He was P.O. awaiting for the crew for the return leg.
I know it is 25 years since the book was published-- he was the first to do it.
Turbo542
Thought you'd all like to know that Sarah Bennett who started the thread will be attending the reunion at Newark next year www.vforcereunion.co.uk . I hope that anyone who remembers her father Al Bennett and who is attending the reunion will make themselves known to her before the event, as it would be nice for her to meet up with them and have a chat over the weekend.
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Does anyone remember my dad, Vernon Burkard, XM601?
Hi, I am trying to locate someone who knew my father as well, Vernon Burkard, who was on the XM601 Vulcan and died in a crash on October 7th 1964 at Coningsby. If anyone remembers him or knew him please reply, I would be very grateful.
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Vernon Burkard
Jane
I remember your Dad well - we were on the same crew but I didn't fly with them on the fateful night.
Do email me: [email protected]
Nigel Baldwin
I remember your Dad well - we were on the same crew but I didn't fly with them on the fateful night.
Do email me: [email protected]
Nigel Baldwin
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Al Bennett
Sarah
I saw the East Midlands TV programme re your father but have only just discovered this site. Yes I knew Al. In fact I last spoke to him as he walked out of Ops Block to fly on that fatal day. If you wish anymore info please e-mail me.
'Tony' Wright
I saw the East Midlands TV programme re your father but have only just discovered this site. Yes I knew Al. In fact I last spoke to him as he walked out of Ops Block to fly on that fatal day. If you wish anymore info please e-mail me.
'Tony' Wright
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XM604
I do not know what made me think of this today, but I did.
I was at Cottesmore at 13.00 hrs on January 30th 1968 when it crashed near Exton.
I was on guard then from late that afternoon and through the night.
I actually was also a member of the honour guard at the funeral of the 4 crew who died.
I was at Cottesmore at 13.00 hrs on January 30th 1968 when it crashed near Exton.
I was on guard then from late that afternoon and through the night.
I actually was also a member of the honour guard at the funeral of the 4 crew who died.