Dominie Retirement
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Ladies, Gentlemen,
Thank you for the pass down East Midlands Runway this morning, please find enclosed some photos, small to view and larger versions of the images linked for you to print off if involved in the flyby or simply wish to have them as a reminder.
Larger image, but I can go bigger if needed.
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...X19Jan2011.jpg
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http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...s19Jan2011.jpg
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http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...X19Jan2011.jpg
Thank you for the pass down East Midlands Runway this morning, please find enclosed some photos, small to view and larger versions of the images linked for you to print off if involved in the flyby or simply wish to have them as a reminder.
Larger image, but I can go bigger if needed.
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...X19Jan2011.jpg
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http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...s19Jan2011.jpg
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http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...X19Jan2011.jpg
Tankertrashav: snap on your pickie in front of XS710. got one just like it in front of me right now. Perchance you on 125 at strad? PM me if so.
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Piccies bring back fond memories of my last two years in uniform. A comfortable seat, 950 hours including some pleasant European excursions, and exemptions from the CAA towards a licence - bargain!
Good value aircraft for nearly 49 years(?)
R
Good value aircraft for nearly 49 years(?)
R
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Revised NOTAM for today
H0098/11: Formation flying will take place
Q) EGTT/QWVLW/IV/M/W/000/050/5314N00026W028
FORMATION TRANSIT BY 6 MIL JET ACFT. THE FORMATION WILL FORM UP INVCY OF 5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD) AND THEN ROUTE:
5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD)1059 HR
5249N 00008W (SPALDING)1107 HR
5254N 00047W (BELVOIR CASTLE)1114 HR
5338N 00043W (VCY LUDDINGTON)1127 HR
5310N 00006E (VCY SPILSPY)1140 HR
5306N 00010W (CONINGSBY AD)1143 HR
5328N 00011W (BINBROOK)1149 HR
5323N 00032W (VCY CAENBY CORNER, LINCOLNSHIRE)1153 HR
5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD)1200 HR
21 JAN IS RESERVE DAY. HGT AND ROUTE ARE APRX AND MAY CHANGE DUE TOWX OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
11-01-0069/AS1LOWER: Surface, UPPER: 5,000 Feet AMSL
FROM: 20 Jan 2011 10:50 GMT TO: 21 Jan 2011 12:10 GMT
SCHEDULE: 1050-1210
TJ
H0098/11: Formation flying will take place
Q) EGTT/QWVLW/IV/M/W/000/050/5314N00026W028
FORMATION TRANSIT BY 6 MIL JET ACFT. THE FORMATION WILL FORM UP INVCY OF 5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD) AND THEN ROUTE:
5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD)1059 HR
5249N 00008W (SPALDING)1107 HR
5254N 00047W (BELVOIR CASTLE)1114 HR
5338N 00043W (VCY LUDDINGTON)1127 HR
5310N 00006E (VCY SPILSPY)1140 HR
5306N 00010W (CONINGSBY AD)1143 HR
5328N 00011W (BINBROOK)1149 HR
5323N 00032W (VCY CAENBY CORNER, LINCOLNSHIRE)1153 HR
5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD)1200 HR
21 JAN IS RESERVE DAY. HGT AND ROUTE ARE APRX AND MAY CHANGE DUE TOWX OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
11-01-0069/AS1LOWER: Surface, UPPER: 5,000 Feet AMSL
FROM: 20 Jan 2011 10:50 GMT TO: 21 Jan 2011 12:10 GMT
SCHEDULE: 1050-1210
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My late father flew Dominies at the RAF College of Air Warfare,the aircraft being based at Strubby. He first flew them in March 1966 and RAFCAW had XS 710,732,733,734,735 and 736 on strength initially. Sad to see it go but what an incredible service to the RAF these machines have given.
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Sad to see the Dominie has now gone. I will miss watching them circuit bashing at Waddington when I'm up that part of the country.
Although they only bought 20 aircraft, it must be one of only a few training aircraft to have served for such a long period without ever suffering a single loss during its career.
Hopefully, the survivors will find new homes and not end up in the smelter.
V1
Although they only bought 20 aircraft, it must be one of only a few training aircraft to have served for such a long period without ever suffering a single loss during its career.
Hopefully, the survivors will find new homes and not end up in the smelter.
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Bye Bye Dominie
Cracking flypast today at Cranwell - right on time over the massed TV and specialist press.
Compliments to all on D Flt for a display of formation flying the Reds would have been proud of.
Thanks too to the Serco guys for getting all the jets servicable (especially the one we broke last week at Waddo)
CS
NB. Should be on Look North and Calendar tonight.
Compliments to all on D Flt for a display of formation flying the Reds would have been proud of.
Thanks too to the Serco guys for getting all the jets servicable (especially the one we broke last week at Waddo)
CS
NB. Should be on Look North and Calendar tonight.
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Just watched the Calendar VT, think the room got very dusty suddenly. 
Well done to all involved, very evocative.
And an even better VT on Look North, glad I've got Sky and could watch these pieces.
Well done to all involved, very evocative.
And an even better VT on Look North, glad I've got Sky and could watch these pieces.
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BBC video
'Farewell flight for RAF's Dominie aircraft'
BBC News - Farewell flight for RAF's Dominie aircraft
TJ
'Farewell flight for RAF's Dominie aircraft'
BBC News - Farewell flight for RAF's Dominie aircraft
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TV reports
ITV version here:
Yorkshire Regional News | Calendar - ITV Local
BFBS TV item here:
RAF's oldest aircraft, the Dominie retires | British Forces News
CS
Yorkshire Regional News | Calendar - ITV Local
BFBS TV item here:
RAF's oldest aircraft, the Dominie retires | British Forces News
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"The Hawker Siddeley Dominie. Surely it was bought as the DH125?"
Hawker Siddeley acquired De Havilland Aircraft in 1960, the year before the 125 project was started. However the old legacy name and the 'DH' designation was used during the development phase of the project. After the aircraft went into full production (the first customer airframe was delivered in September 1964, the first Dominie XS709 'M' being delivered on 30 Dec 1964), the name was changed to 'HS 125'.
Sad to see them go, I really enjoyed my 1000+ hours on type.
Hawker Siddeley acquired De Havilland Aircraft in 1960, the year before the 125 project was started. However the old legacy name and the 'DH' designation was used during the development phase of the project. After the aircraft went into full production (the first customer airframe was delivered in September 1964, the first Dominie XS709 'M' being delivered on 30 Dec 1964), the name was changed to 'HS 125'.
Sad to see them go, I really enjoyed my 1000+ hours on type.
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Well, that's the black painted ones gone. Good job they've still got the white ones in a secret airbase near London.