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Old 9th Nov 2017, 10:59
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Wander00
 
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Never stationed there, but visited frequently with 360, initially in WD935, the 6th Canberra B2, which was still in old black and grey. Also had bomb shackles so could winch up pnniers containing lamb joints to keep the RAFG masses happy. I recall same aircraft flown into a clutch airfield with an all RN crew, which foxed the plods so they arrested all three for stealing the aircraft. later on with the T17s we were allowed to fight back when exercising with Lightnings. The Canberra could turn well at altitude and I briefly got on the tail of a Lightning at night, pressed the tx button and called "murder, murder". Pity it was OC 92, not my ex Cranwell mate B...n C....d who I thought it was. Got a severe talking to
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