Master Pilot Jimmy Hindson sent me solo in a Provost at Hullavington on 12 Jan 56.
I didn't think I was up to it but he knew his trade.
He was also the best instructor I could have had. When we met for the first time I was an Acting Pilot Oficer. His first words were "You will call me sir". He got no argument from me. Years later he came to my wedding.