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Old 21st Jan 2017, 09:19
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The Oberon
 
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Originally Posted by Fitter2
I happened to know the late Sir Malcom Bates, who was a National Service fast jet pilot in the 50s (although I believe they had to do 3 years rather than 2)
Quite true, I have an uncle who was offered pilot but he turned it down as he didn't want to do 3 years. Big mistake as he spent most of his 2 years at El Adem.
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