PhotMan
5th Jun 2002, 08:28
Guys n Gals,
Having read up on previous Jubilee and Coronation flypasts it has struck me that, though details such as which aircraft participated, from what squadron or unit, which route they took to get to the RV point at the required time etc etc is all fairly well documented the one thing that isn't is who was flying the aircraft! Surely these guys deserve a bit of recognition for their efforts?
No doubt someone in 50yrs time will try and track down those responsible to put the record straight but, as I have found trying to do similar projects, they are at best difficult to find or at worst no longer with us. It has also been proven that, sadly, if left to the officials, making an accurate record such as this would never get done.
Personally I think it would be interesting to know who was involved yesterday - not only the main flypast but also any reserves and tanker aircraft involved.
Anyone?
Cheers
Having read up on previous Jubilee and Coronation flypasts it has struck me that, though details such as which aircraft participated, from what squadron or unit, which route they took to get to the RV point at the required time etc etc is all fairly well documented the one thing that isn't is who was flying the aircraft! Surely these guys deserve a bit of recognition for their efforts?
No doubt someone in 50yrs time will try and track down those responsible to put the record straight but, as I have found trying to do similar projects, they are at best difficult to find or at worst no longer with us. It has also been proven that, sadly, if left to the officials, making an accurate record such as this would never get done.
Personally I think it would be interesting to know who was involved yesterday - not only the main flypast but also any reserves and tanker aircraft involved.
Anyone?
Cheers