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Forum: Military Aviation

16th Aug 2011, 16:31

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Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

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Posted By Lyneham Lad

I don't recall that but do recall that aircraft...

I don't recall that but do recall that aircraft on the Line were found with GS-screwdriver blade-shaped holes in the fuselage. This was in the early days of Flight Line Mechanics (FLM's or more...

Forum: Military Aviation

13th Aug 2011, 21:03

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

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Posted By Lyneham Lad

One little incident at Valley still raises a...

One little incident at Valley still raises a chuckle. The Gnat's internal wing tanks were integral (in other words, not bag-tanks. The structure was sealed with PRC or similar) and it was not...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Aug 2011, 19:14

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

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Posted By Lyneham Lad

IIRC, a 4FTS one as part of the static display...

IIRC, a 4FTS one as part of the static display for a Valley Open Day ('75?). The Reds did carry out a display and I remember thinking at the time that if only I had nipped up one of the pan...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Aug 2011, 19:04

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

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Posted By Lyneham Lad

Sometimes a Valley Gnat could be seen in...

Sometimes a Valley Gnat could be seen in interesting company...

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Forum: Military Aviation

10th Aug 2011, 18:04

Replies: 143

Mr Petter's Baby Jet - The Folland Gnat

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Posted By Lyneham Lad

At the time of the incident I was a Sgt ATechA on...

At the time of the incident I was a Sgt ATechA on night-shift in the Gaydon Hangar and we carried out a hyd pump change on that aircraft. It was SOP at that time to just carry out a quick ground run...

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