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Old 11th Jun 2010, 11:32
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johnfairr
 
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Might have mentioned it before, but at the BoB Day at Biggin Hill in 1975, two 104s from Holland were present. I was detailed to look after their pilots and also the Reds and any other visiting aircrew for a Sunday evening DrinkEx at The White Hart.

Excellent evening, all happily befuddled and telling stories etc. The two Cloggies lead the way in right-arm exercising, with no apparent break in movement all night. Come Monday when they are due to depart, one of them tells me to hang around after their departure, as they will do a quick beat of the runway.

Pairs take off, very tight, looped round easterly and they came back at Warp Factor Snot, 6' off the deck and the #2 proceeds to roll under the #1 as they go over the Bump into the valley!!!

Great relief to see them climbing out heading for the Channel!
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