Amusing dity regarding XV436
C-Mil perhaps you can confirm this part of XV436 s demise as I was only a student on 228 at the time
On the night of Said accident the Station Cdr and Mrs Staish were having a dinner party - as I recall the OMQ was outside the base down by BBMF - as chance would have they were all outside saying their goodnights as 436 began ploughing across 26/08 as the crew ejected with a whoosh and a bang Mrs Staish said "oh how lovely a fireworks display" !!!! Station Cdr (Spiers??) said gruffly errr I don't think so dearest ...get my hat will you