Varsity memories
Oh this stirred up a few memories! On a freezing cold January morning in 1961 two terrified members of Trenchards finest were introduced to the "Real" RAF outside of Halton. Taff Day and myself were posted to RAF Valley and onto the Varsity Flight. I shall never forget the Chief Techs words of greeting, "Bloody ex apprentices, you know it all so get on and do a major service on that" Thankfully a much more friendly Sargent took us by the hand. They were a very forgiving aeroplane, certainly able to absorb an incredible amount of punishment.
Detached for a season with the Red Pelicans, came back to Valley but on Vampires. Very fond memories of the old girls.