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Old 20th May 2010, 10:38
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Late Join, Vulcan Flypast.

Sorry about the delay, I've been lurking . .
Best flypast ever - XH588 in it's last trip overseas before being punted off to Mr Walton.
RAFG (sort of) 1993, Queens Birthday Reception. Starts with four 17 Sqn Tonkas going from left to right, then the Musical Gun Jugglers do their display. Sunset Ceremony, lowering of the flag, everybody stands for the Anthem. 4* and RAF 3* on the dais saluting, then eerie silence. Gradually a whistling noise can be heard, getting louder until the sky goes black, M****goon the Pilot opens the taps and stands it on its tail into a 90 degree wingover over an active air base (est height <200ft - I was recording the event for posterity). There were some apologies made afterwards to the Colonials who ran the base. Utterly brilliant. Even the Groundcrew said when he took off rather enthusiastically "He's up for it today!" Same Pilot returned the next year for a flypast in a V-Tanker, somewhat more sedate and a little higher but got the timing spot-on.
ABS.
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