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Old 17th May 2005, 13:22
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The sudden reduction in Cat 5s and fatalities from 1957 onwards probably reflects the malign results of the Duncan Sandys white paper of about 1956. Fighter and FGA squadrons were drastically cut back. Kemble filled up with Hunters of various marks awaiting break-up. Thta was when the "real" RAF died.
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