Here's my tuppence worth... my first ever flight in a powered aeroplane was an air experience flight in an Argosy when I was in the Combined Cadet Force (RAF Section) at school. We took off from RAF Benson and flew for about two hours, taking in a couple of south coast towns in the process. We landed back at Benson breathless with the excitement of it all. This would have been in the late 60's when I was about 15... I am now 59 and have been flying professionally, both military and civil, since I was 19 (including 8 years on the C130), and because of that unforgettable flight the Argosy will always hold a special place in my aviating heart. I will dig out my Cadet Flying Log Book to establish the exact aircraft and the date.
Last edited by Smudger; 24th Nov 2012 at 20:21.