Only just found this thread.....I am sure I have pictures somewhere - will dig. Hello to all ex Bullfrog studes and instructors.
I, too, spent a lot of time in XX553 '07' - mainly with the late, great, Pete Thorn 85-86 at ULAS (my first ever solo was in her at Leeming summer camp in July 1985). I also flew 552 and 554 a lot. Fabulous to see them still flying.
My last flight in 07 on ULAS was with Pete on 1 Aug 86....my first ever formation sortie....stunning! I remember it well - it was like sex with your clothes on - and no sticky bits. That flight made up my mind to re-apply for the Air Force.
Later in May 95, now as a QFI myself, I finally flew the lovely lady on an Air Test from St Athan (they did the majors still in those days).....i recall there were no dramas and she handled beautifully. My BUAS 'steed' was mainly XX656 'C''- anyone know what happened to her?