Orac - many, many thanks for invaluable info. I will check my dad's logbooks - there is a very good chance that he has flown both - WL747 as a basic MR2 when with 42 at St Eval/St Mawgan and he was on handling sqdn in 72/73 and I know he has Shack AEW entries - so thankyou v much.
Microlight - ta for info re Pafos' military connection.