CAA Flying Unit
Does anyone have any memories of this unit to share ? I'm 46 now but I wasn't aware the CAAFU even existed until I was about 15. However, unbeknownst to me, I had come across HS748 AVXI several times already, doing the ILS checks at Leeds Bradford. I don't know if XJ ever visited LBA or the HS125.
I was always intrigued as to the identity and purpose of this mysterious 748, seemingly flying round in circles for hours but not landing. Once I knew what it was all about it was interesting to watch and listen on the airbands. Nowadays it's just not the same with the tiny twin prop machines doing the calibration, although some of the manoeuvres are quite a sight.