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17th Jun 2023, 15:50

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I found XV194 in my late father’s log book

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Originally Posted by CoffmanStarter

I came across this little gem this afternoon ... and thought I'd share the link

British Pathé Sep 1967 : The Hercules for the RAF ... The first of the initial 66 ...

Starring 36 Squadron and XV194 ... I think 194 suffered damage deemed 'uneconomic to repair' in Tromsø Norway in 1972 ... thankfully no crew injuries.

Thanks for sharing the Pathe Film.

After watching the Flypast today including the 3 x Hercules I dug out my late fathers log book and discovered he was the Flt Eng on this aircraft XV194. It’s made my day finding this.

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