RAF Church Fenton 1971
I recall Bob's tale of flying the Boscombe Javelin during his TP training. At least I think it was Bob. It seems that some cock-up had been made regarding the fuel burn and he and his navigator found themselves somewhere over Wales with bugger all fuel left....
So they headed back to Boscombe in tuneless whistle mode. Some ATCO came up with "Turn left 90 for identification", only to receive the reply "Madam, I am flying the RAF's last Javelin. If I do as you ask, the RAF will soon have one less!".
They squeaked into Lyneham or somewhere on fumes!
So they headed back to Boscombe in tuneless whistle mode. Some ATCO came up with "Turn left 90 for identification", only to receive the reply "Madam, I am flying the RAF's last Javelin. If I do as you ask, the RAF will soon have one less!".
They squeaked into Lyneham or somewhere on fumes!
Gentleman Aviator
Ah JENKINS ..... but them were the days when one had to show competence upside down at 40 0000 ft wearing a gimp mask before being allowed to fly any sort of real aeroplane....
... and besides, the Whirlwind had hydraulic controls ... although my legs worked a bit better then!
... and besides, the Whirlwind had hydraulic controls ... although my legs worked a bit better then!
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A fellow 105 brat (unfortunately, now deceased) received a green endorsement for bringing a Whirlwind back with hydraulic failure.
Quite a feet (sic)
Quite a feet (sic)
For you J-P afficianados,there`s a new book out `JetProvost- the little plane with a big history`, don`t know if you may have contributed to it JENKS,tales of high-speed chicanery !! Only 4 sectors,you must be doing the `mature` aviators routes ! Hopefully,got a rebuilt Strikey to take to heaven and back next week (425k/.75 !),if the paperwork....etc....might catch a few Harriers/Tiffies napping !
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Lt Co David J Dunbar-Dempsey.
David J Dunbar-Dempsey was my farther and died on March 2nd 1971 while based at RAF Church Fenton, where i lived. Have seen a few posts about him, and was hoping that someone can tell me more. It was hard for my mother, and didnt really tell me anything about my Dad. Hope someone can help please.
Nigel Dunbar-Dempsey.
Thank you.
Nigel Dunbar-Dempsey.
Thank you.
Paxing All Over The World
Welcome about N D-D, I have found some very helpful people in these forums.
My own father was at Church Fenton in August 1941, when it housed No.54 O.T.U. he met, and crewed up with, his pilot there.
My own father was at Church Fenton in August 1941, when it housed No.54 O.T.U. he met, and crewed up with, his pilot there.
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Nigel
My father was Elwyn David Bell, the pilot of the Jet Provost involved in the accident that claimed the lives of our fathers and of another student pilot whose name I do not know. It seems that we share a common need to know something of our past; my mother has also not spoken much of my father and I was too young to remember him when he died. Did you have any luck with your quest?
Richard
My father was Elwyn David Bell, the pilot of the Jet Provost involved in the accident that claimed the lives of our fathers and of another student pilot whose name I do not know. It seems that we share a common need to know something of our past; my mother has also not spoken much of my father and I was too young to remember him when he died. Did you have any luck with your quest?
Richard
