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Old 18th August 2013 | 09:33
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Basil
 
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I flew Aztecs out of Brough for Humber Airways in 1973. Yup, Arthur Ramsden and John Clutterbuck.
I do recollect that, taking off towards the chimney in low vis, the main thing at the front of one's mind was, no matter what happens, TURN RIGHT immediately!
John Clutterbuck - "The job isn't finished till the paperwork is complete." (Accompanied by amusing cartoon of kid on potty).
Arthur Ramsden - "Lack of moral fibre!" (Upon my late return due delays at staging points)
Leavesden did a very good PAR - only one I recollect in civil aviation.
We also used Paull a lot - home made pundit and NDB.
Arrived back one night to find front seat reserved at flying club strip show (I'll draw a blind over the antics of one or two members

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