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Old 9th Jun 2023, 18:47
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SLXOwft
 
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I see they haven't taken up my suggestion of Changi. I was genuinely hoping Baker Barracks (i.e. Thorney Island) would be included in the flypasts then I would have had a chance to see it.

The last operational Hercules flight took place at 1000 on 4 June 23, when 47 Squadron flew from RAF Akrotiri to RAF Brize Norton.
Deputy Commander Operations Air Marshal Harvey Smyth gave a speech at the parade praising the proud history of the aircraft before boarding, along with the current members of 47 Sqn, for the return flight.
(No indication of which 1000 )

I won't link to the article as it is ruined by A400 propaganda.

I still can't believe the Workules is going. Many thanks to all who served in them or serviced them (in any way).

Some time ago (2014ish) a scamp managed to get a mention of RAF Rompers Green in an RAF related wikipedia article; the wiki fun police presumably found it and removed as it is no longer there. Nor it appears sadly is the www.rompersgreen.com website.
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