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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

24th Nov 2010, 21:38

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Slingsby T53B

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Posted By POBJOY

T53

The last one i saw was hiding at Dunkeswell many moons ago (civvy version) derigged.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

10th Sep 2010, 15:13

Replies: 87

Slingsby T53B

Views: 37,486

Posted By POBJOY

T53

It was quite obvious that the T53 was designed "down" to a budget as opposed to the Blanik being a state subsidised product.
However the T 53 was really supposed to be a "basic trainer" rather than...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

7th Sep 2010, 20:26

Replies: 87

Slingsby T53B

Views: 37,486

Posted By POBJOY

T53

As a replacement for the fretwork fighters it was not that bad it was just the jump from "chisels and glue" to rivets that seemed to be the problem at Kirby Moorside.
Should have replaced the T21 to...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

4th Mar 2010, 00:12

Replies: 87

Slingsby T53B

Views: 37,486

Posted By POBJOY

T53 RIP

Just before we put this one to bed a little thread creep is called for.
When you look at a picture of a T53 in its original "civvy" scheme and a proper canopy against a Mk3 (the defence rests its...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

1st Mar 2010, 21:24

Replies: 87

Slingsby T53B

Views: 37,486

Posted By POBJOY

T53

Whilst it is easy to find fault with what in effect was a prototype (possible replacement trainer) for the Air Cadets i have to say that there was no lack of interest in the staff instructors (or...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

28th Feb 2010, 21:43

Replies: 87

Slingsby T53B

Views: 37,486

Posted By POBJOY

Slingsby T53

My memory of this machine is based on having some aerotows in it at Swanton.At the time i was still a staff cadet with a P2 or C cat, and may well have been there for an upgrade.
Up to that time i...

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