BeenA
It sounds as if the Gannet I mentioned at Culdrose may well be the same one you are thinking of.
But as far as noise research is concerned the Gannet is probably a loser, it is hideously noisy and makes it's avian namesake look like a sweet, mild, melodious and harmonious songbird, which it clearly is not.
My memory of that Gannet was the earsplitting din and the stupendous speed that it hurtled about the airfield folding and unfolding it's wings as it went from one place to another.
Sure, some lucky LtCdr was getting his jollies way after his time and was showing all watching how it used to be done - man it was impressive!
How the FAA used to be!
But that Mamba howl!
(Not to mention the rally-driver taxying)
Last edited by Agaricus bisporus; 13th Apr 2010 at 13:00.