Red Arrows 1973 paint scheme query
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Red Arrows 1973 paint scheme query
The official Reds web site includes this picture:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/images/1973team7.jpg
...in the 1973 season gallery. I am curious as to the identity of the aircraft, and any background on the scheme (e.g. was it flown? Why wasn't it adopted for the team?).
So far asking around has revealed that the scheme was apparently designed by Arthur Gibson and only one aircraft got painted up this way.
Sooo... does anybody know more?
http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/images/1973team7.jpg
...in the 1973 season gallery. I am curious as to the identity of the aircraft, and any background on the scheme (e.g. was it flown? Why wasn't it adopted for the team?).
So far asking around has revealed that the scheme was apparently designed by Arthur Gibson and only one aircraft got painted up this way.
Sooo... does anybody know more?
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That's my feeling too, FJ, but I cannot for the life of me remember when that was in use. I've emailed the team to ask them to check. Anyone place the year of the logo?
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The paint scheme was applied to one airframe only as a "test"; the universal opinion across the Team was that it was too garish and, therefore, was never adopted.
The picture will be on display during the RAFAT reunion at Scampton on 22 May. Perhaps some of the 73 team will be able to shed more light on the background to the idea.
If I get any more info, I will post it here.
The picture will be on display during the RAFAT reunion at Scampton on 22 May. Perhaps some of the 73 team will be able to shed more light on the background to the idea.
If I get any more info, I will post it here.
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Damien has updated the excellent Thunder and Lighnings website with a section on the Gnat here
It includes a profile of the one off Red Arrows scheme above.
It includes a profile of the one off Red Arrows scheme above.