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Help needed, Ex Coningsby / Scampton / Wattisham people

Old 24th Sep 2015, 13:16
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Sounds like "DCO" in every sense. Well done to all involved
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Old 24th Sep 2015, 14:13
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The Thompsons
They never forgot a name. Great hosts at Leuchars and wonderful to host them in '75 at Wattisham during Bolt Hole. Best wishes to Daisy, 'The Boss' is much missed...
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Old 15th Mar 2017, 14:01
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Have read with interest this forum regarding Group Captain Ian Thomson.I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Thomson when as a young lad I was active at the War Museum at Lower Fort St.Elmo Malta in November 1976. If I may make a suggestion, rather than an ex Saudi Aircraft carrying Ian Thomson's name how about XS904 which is resident at Bruntinthorpe doing the honours, that plane was actually flown by Ian Thomson as OC 11 Squadron on their APC at RAF Luqa October/November 1976
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Old 20th Aug 2018, 19:36
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This thread may have drifted into obscurity but I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading the kind words about Ian Thomson. Of course, all of them are so true and I think I'm qualified to judge...he was my father. I stumbled across the the thread while reading obituaries for Sir Keith Williamson, one of my father's many bosses who, at dad's funeral described him as "a fighter pilot's fighter pilot'. Just wanted to assure all of you marvellous pilots (especially those who flew Lightnings) that my mother, Daisy, is indeed well and before the end of the year will get to see the Lightning sporting dad's name at Tangmere.
thanks all.
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Old 21st Aug 2018, 23:34
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XS904 which is resident at Bruntinthorpe doing the honours, that plane was actually flown by Ian Thomson as OC 11 Squadron on their APC at RAF Luqa October/November 1976
Well, the one your dad flew in will more than likely be screaming down the Bruntingthorpe runway this weekend, I will try to get a current picture this weekend for you

http://www.bruntingthorpeaviation.com/open-days/
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Old 22nd Aug 2018, 09:35
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Thank you NutLoose. Which day this weekend might you be at Bruntingthorpe? I am close by in Nuneaton and might venture over, other commitments allowing. I'd welcome a chance to meet up. Kr, Fraser
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Old 22nd Aug 2018, 11:51
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It's on Sunday, but I do not know what time I will be there at the moment as I have to be elsewhere early on..

This is what they do

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Old 22nd Aug 2018, 18:18
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That's whetted my appetite, thank you. Definitely going on Sunday and will Ben there in plenty of time for the Lightning run. I'll be the one with the proud tear in my eye, just hearing the roar from my childhood. Thanks again. Dad would be chuffed.
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Old 23rd Aug 2018, 17:28
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It is on my hit list to attend and one of my mates works on the Lightnings from the old Wattisham Q sheds.
 
Old 23rd Aug 2018, 19:23
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There are other things to see as well, plenty of statics such as the super guppy etc.
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Old 24th Aug 2018, 00:20
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Dug a couple of XS904 out that I had taken previously for you


Lightning Bruntingthorpe 2010 by Tony Taylor, on Flickr


Lightning 2010 Bruntingthorpe by Tony Taylor, on Flickr
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