May 1972 they still had the Gnat (very fuel concious!) and their first trip to America went Keflavik, Sondrestrom, Frobisher Bay, Goose Bay, Bagotville and onwards! Support a/c were two Vulcans (one flying an hour ahead to pass actual wx. before PNR, and one with the team providing nav/comms.) We picked them up over Stornoway after their final refuel. Won't say the trip was uneventful but it was very rewarding and great fun! There was also a C-130 support a/c involved! Route doesn't seem to have changed very much. Great days and great team led by "Widgie" Dick.
Bill