- I think it was that formation in which I was in the back half of the 'O when the leader (possibly Bill Jago?) got a little ahead in a turn and called 'Airbrakes, airbrakes go'. We actually detached and flew under the front half of the 'O 'until things returned to 'normal' (whatever that was). Then there was the wing-ding where my passenger looked out of the window to find our '8' had actually intertwined with the '9'. Now - who DO I formate on?? Ah - those were the days?

Chug - loved the clip.

A bit of thread drift re: 101. Anybody else there at their final Cadet Revue where the aristocracy, followed by the hangers-on all got up and walked out - to the cheers of the rest of the audience?
Something to do with a Rock-Ape's hat and a stripper IIRC. :hmm:
I did fly as a pax on what I remember as the 101 fly past rehearsal with my poor instructor ( B**** M********y) . I don't mind admitting I found it "educational".

Little more recently....
 

We did the same thing over Portsmouth for HM's Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 - not sure if they're planning (or able to do) something similar next year? Link to a page about it:

On Her Majesty's (secret) Service

Was great fun to be part of.

HH

Real JPs as well; none of your wussie Mk5s. IIRC the high-speed run was from FL350, unpressurised, just after a breakfast of eggs and beans. Good job the O2 was at 100% by then. :eek:

101 Revue
 

I remember that VERY clearly - brilliant stunt which was greatly appreciated by all present - except the 'scrambled egg' bunch at the front. Immediately afterwards I saw the Commandant, with the AssCommT (Alex Maisner) and others in tow, walking round the Sacred Carpet discussing their response. The following day, announcement that no-one was to be 'chopped' but if it ever happened again...! I was also on the 101 Passing Out parade with a somewhat controversial speech by the Reviewing Officer!

Back on thread - although 10 GE, as a ground branch bod I passed-out on the 9 GE parade (not literally!). I remember the formation flypast (whilst still looking ahead I could just see it from under my SD hat brim) and it looked perfect - the family (including my ex-RAF dad) were most impressed. I just hope our line up below was as good.

'Goings-on' were not just confined to College Hall in those days!

Stable Bar at the George, Leadenham anyone?

I was told by a chum who'd been there a year before me that a somewhat lively evening had been held at the George, involving a stripper....:oh:

After news of the event filtered up to the squirearchy, han hinvestigation was held. One chum was asked "Is it true that the, err, woman placed the Flt Cdr's err, err, 'member' into a half pint beer mug?".

"No sir", he replied.
"Well thank heavens for that then", said the investigator, "Someone must have been telling lies".
"Actually, sir, it was a pint pot!"

:E

Now, somewhere I have a photo of the 9GE flypast. Sorry but I wasn't actually looking at the parade, so can't say whether your line up was straight!

Which contributed, directly or indirectly, to the end of a once promising career. Well he said it was promising, but not many agreed so perhaps the outcome was for the best.;)

YS

:ok: And at the risk of utter thread drift I raise you the Cat's Cradle at East Retford :E :E

Wiggy,

"And at the risk of utter thread drift I raise you the Cat's Cradle at East Retford"

I'll see your Cat's Cradle and raise you The Buck at Rufforth!! ;)


Steve,

Great video - thanks for stirring up the green slime that keeps my ears apart these days!

Guys,

I checked my Dad's log books again & I got it wrong ! It was a detachment at Gaydon.


Sorry for the confusion, :=


I'll try harder next time

Excellent footage Mr Steve. Thanks for sharing I only wish there were half the aircraft there left today still flying. :{

On a slight side note I am looking at purchasing one of your father's later steeds (yes is a wussie T5)- check your records for XW306:)
It's early days yet but we are hopeful of positive result soon. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the progrss.:ok:

Does anyone remember the JP5 solo aerobatics display at Linton in 1976?

Why LM was it you?:ok:

Question is, does HE remember them:)

bar stewards - both of you............:=

' k o f f :p

Oh he can remember it I'm sure!! Have another shot of Scotch LM:)

Morning Newt. :)

Owza fishin' ?

....and morning BOAC. :)

Not enough water in the river Old Chap!! Have to wait for September and some rain before I can restock the freezer!!

But do enlighten us about the JP5 aerobatics!!:ok:

Smartbomb wrote:-

Here's what I have in XW306 => http://www.linton-gin.com/xw306.html

Flown by a chap that owned a white Alfa Romeo? ;)