Having been stationed at both Manby and Linton, I can hopefully answer a few queries. Manby was home to the School of Refresher Flying (SORF - not a BFTS), until the airfield closed in 1974. In the mid to late 70s, 1FTS at Linton had four JP Squadrons (five, if you include Standards Sqn). The 'Blades' was Linton's aerobatic team (previously 'Linton Gin'). Leeming had the 'Gemini Pair', and subsequently the 'Swords'.