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Old 26th Jun 2009, 19:50
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623 VGS

There was a 623 VGS at Tangmere which disbanded in December 1975. Very interesting final day!

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Old 29th Jun 2009, 19:18
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Old 30th Jun 2009, 11:28
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Went solo after 17 launches in a Cadet Mk3 at HMS Condor back in 1967. Bill Emsley was my instructor and Lovat Fraser did my check ride. I occasionally bump into Lovat at functions such as the Leuchars Summer ball. I still remember the look on his face when I (as a very green cadet) said to him, "Excuse me sir, is it normal for that Swallow to launch with its airbrakes out?"
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Old 30th Jun 2009, 21:37
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Sitigeltfel, I am sure that you are aware but Lovat is still at 662 and still sending cadets solo! After some 40 odd years!
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Old 1st Jul 2009, 08:42
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People might think you are related to him...
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Old 19th Feb 2016, 13:18
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Do any of you Sky Warriors know of a web-site or Facebook page in the UK for 662 Sqn AAC or 25 Flt AAC?
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Old 19th Feb 2016, 17:15
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Controversial Suggestion

As the VGS system now comes under 2FTS, shouldn't the squadrons be re-numbered like those in the other FTSs and allow a plethora of famous number plates to be reactivated as Reserve squadrons? Discuss.......

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Old 21st Feb 2016, 03:26
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617 VGS

Originally Posted by 622
617 VGS are no more...used to be at Manston I think.
622,

617VGS Did a grand tour of SE England, starting at Hendon, followed by Bovingdon and finally Manston. Was a CI (G1, C & B Wood, B Glass) at Manston '81-'87.

Have great friends from those days, think the current Air Cadet Gliding sch-mozzle nothing short of farcical!

'866 (competition number, not VGS!)
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