RB-45 visit to Prestwick and Thornaby in September 1955
A friend of mine in the US is trying to follow up on the log book of his recently diseased brother in law. Ray Schrecengost was based with the 19th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron at Sculthorpe flying RB-45 Tornadoes.
His log registered a flight in RB-45C 034 on 16/17 September 1955 from RAF Sculthorpe to Prestwick - then on to Thornaby that night. Rays wife recalls a trip to Scotland and a dining in with 608 Squadron at Thornaby.
We are trying to ascertain what the object of the flight was and if there was any particular significance in Ray and the RB-45 crew being invited to the 'dining in'
I have two names which someone may recognise and hopefully who are still with us and might be able to shed light on this event.
They are Squadron Leader GA Martin, DFC, AFC; and Squadron Leader HD Costain. Both I think were with 608 Squadron which at the time flew Vampires.