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Old 15th Jun 2011, 21:26
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chopd95
 
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Chipmunks

There is something about them - possibly the smell of cordite in the morning?!
1967 RAFC North Airfield:
WP912
WB962
WB654
WK591
WB762
WZ878
WP799
Solo at Fulbeck

Flt Lt Al Thomas had me and K B...l as studes - me 5ft nothing, KB 6ft plus a lot (parade marker?)
"you my son might as well not be there, with KB I can see f all and just hope he gets it right"
Seem to recall that those with an RAF scholarship (i.e. had a civie ppl) just did 11 or so chippie hours, whilst the lucky guys had a lot more?
GCA into V Force Waddo was done to test the patience of ATC.
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