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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Jun 2010, 21:14

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Thor missile photos 1963.

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Posted By manxterberg

I left RAF Feltwell in Jan 1964 and years...

I left RAF Feltwell in Jan 1964 and years later,in the late 60s onwards when in civvie street as an HGV driver I saw ex Thor site trailers in a yard belonging to Leavesleys at the side of the A38...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

18th Jun 2010, 21:24

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Thor missile photos 1963.

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Posted By manxterberg

The nearest I can get to that part number is...

The nearest I can get to that part number is AF/M42A-1A which was a Hydraulic Pumping Unit for the Thor Launcher/Erector.Douglas Aircraft Santa Monica CA were the main contractor for the Thor...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Jun 2010, 17:00

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Thor missile photos 1963.

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Posted By manxterberg

Apparantly RAF aircrew looked down at the Thor...

Apparantly RAF aircrew looked down at the Thor and called them penguins-"All flap and no fly":)

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Jun 2010, 11:21

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Thor missile photos 1963.

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Posted By manxterberg

Yes,Mildenhall was the airhead for Feltwell and...

Yes,Mildenhall was the airhead for Feltwell and it's four sites - Shepherds Grove,Tuddenham,Mepal and North Pickenham. I never saw one being off-loaded either as they were all in situ when I was...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

13th Jun 2010, 18:10

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Thor missile photos 1963.

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Posted By manxterberg

Thor missile photos 1963.

As I am new to the forum I'm not sure how many on here would be interested in Thor missiles.Anyway I was posted to RAF Feltwell in May 1960 after Bridgnorth and Kirton Lindsey.I was a Supplier and...

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