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Old 15th May 2005, 08:37
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Those who might be wondering what happened to Clementine's companion 'Sir Winston' (Meteor F8 VZ467) will perhaps be pleased to learn that the a/c is still airworthy. Repainted in RAAF markings, it is now based in New South Wales as part of the Temora Aviation Museum fleet.

A shame that the world's only airworthy Meteor F8 should have left the UK though.

It was always worth seeing 'Sir Winston' in the hands of the late 'Puddy' Catt at Brawdy running in to the circuit in his own cloud of condensation after dropping the flag! Once, after the flag had been shot off by a student Hunter pilot, 'Puddy' decided to take advantage of being airborne with lots of fuel, so went to Pembrey range. Requesting clearance for a 'simulated napalm attack', he astonished the range staff by hurtling across the range at about 50ft!
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