Originally Posted by
PICKS135
15 June 1981 - Successful Sparrow firing by Phantom from Boscombe Down based at STCAAME
They also had one of 43 Sqn's a/c on loan for the firing. Was a surprise on the Monday morning to get to STCAAME, and find one of the Sqn a/c alongside the 'Raspberry Ripple' F-4..
Seem to remember one of the Boscombe crew were a USAF exchange driver and Civilian backseater. RAF pilot was ex Leuchars [ FL/LT H/G ], cant remember who the back seat RAF person was.
Yes, XT597, we have it noted, many thanks, Taff