RAF Waddington 1960 "Delta 8-3"
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RAF Waddington 1960 "Delta 8-3"
A month or so ago Sky Arts 2 broadcast a 1960's film from the Harold Baim collection titled "Delta 8-3". I recorded it and attach some screen shots of the crews involved.
According to the description:
The title "Delta 8-3" is I assume an allusion to 83 Sqn who were based at Waddington at the time flying Vulcans.
It's being repeat broadcast on Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD on Friday 26th August at 18.00 so well worth recording (in HD) if you're on Sky or Virgin.
Two days earlier Sky Arts 2 is rebroadcasting another aviation related film - "Floating Fortress" showing HMS Victorious hard at work in 1959.
This is on Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD on Wednesday 24th August at 18.00.
I was under the impression that both these films were on YouTube, but can't find then listed.
I wonder whether among the "golden oldies" who frequent this forum they recognise former colleagues or friends? See below:
I was never at Waddington and none of the crews shown are known to me.
According to the description:
Harold Baim examines life on Waddington Air Base in Lincolnshire, looking at the intensive training undergone by the pilots who flew the Delta Wing Vulcan Bombers in the Cold War. (1960) with a detailed look at Britain's 1960 Vulcan Delta-Wing Bomber Force with iconic images of our "Cold War" nuclear defences.
We watch the training of a new crew for V-bomber "Delta 8-3" described as "dedicated to Peace".
Based at RAF Waddington the V force proves to the world "Britain can play her part"
We watch the training of a new crew for V-bomber "Delta 8-3" described as "dedicated to Peace".
Based at RAF Waddington the V force proves to the world "Britain can play her part"
It's being repeat broadcast on Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD on Friday 26th August at 18.00 so well worth recording (in HD) if you're on Sky or Virgin.
Two days earlier Sky Arts 2 is rebroadcasting another aviation related film - "Floating Fortress" showing HMS Victorious hard at work in 1959.
This is on Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD on Wednesday 24th August at 18.00.
I was under the impression that both these films were on YouTube, but can't find then listed.
I wonder whether among the "golden oldies" who frequent this forum they recognise former colleagues or friends? See below:
I was never at Waddington and none of the crews shown are known to me.
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I remember the bar well. Could recognise some faces but can't put names to them. Look at the medals though. This is about 15 years after WW2. In context we are now 20 years after GW1.
Shame I will be away as it would have been a good film to watch.
Shame I will be away as it would have been a good film to watch.
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There was some discussion on D83 in the 'Did you fly the Vulcan?' thread, I think. The Staish was identified as 'Hank' Iveson. DFC and bar from WWII.
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The Staish was identified as 'Hank' Iveson
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Having just watched it I couldn't help thinking how dated it all looked. Then a rather sobering thought hit me. This film was made 7 years before I was born and 24 years before I joined the RAF. And that was 27 years ago! 
I wonder if a film made in 1984 would appear so dated to a 20 year old, joining the RAF today?
I was actually lucky enough to have a Vulcan, flanked by 2 Phantoms , carry out the flypast for my Passing Out parade at Swinderby. The crowd didn't half jump when that lot roared over there heads!
I wonder if a film made in 1984 would appear so dated to a 20 year old, joining the RAF today?
I was actually lucky enough to have a Vulcan, flanked by 2 Phantoms , carry out the flypast for my Passing Out parade at Swinderby. The crowd didn't half jump when that lot roared over there heads!
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I wonder if a film made in 1984 would appear so dated to a 20 year old, joining the RAF today?
I joined the RAF in 1964 - the service looked and felt just like that portrayed in the film.
I was little more than a schoolboy, and the senior officers I came across seemed like venerable old gentlemen.
Now I'm a venerable old gentleman, and the senior officers I see seem like little more than schoolboys
I was little more than a schoolboy, and the senior officers I came across seemed like venerable old gentlemen.
Now I'm a venerable old gentleman, and the senior officers I see seem like little more than schoolboys
Delta 83 is an excellent example of the RAF I was privileged to join in 1968!
The Groupie (the word had a different meaning in those days - the same as 'staish' in today's yoof-speak) could easily be played by Stephen Fry if there was ever a Blackadder V series on TV. V as in either 'five' or 'V-force'.....
Ah, the days when officers were officers! Smartly turned out in No 1HD (with gloves, mostly
) and even walking in step.....
.....So, very obviously a special occasion for the cameras! But no $odding clockwork squaddie cabbage kit or its sandaholic equivalent!
The Groupie (the word had a different meaning in those days - the same as 'staish' in today's yoof-speak) could easily be played by Stephen Fry if there was ever a Blackadder V series on TV. V as in either 'five' or 'V-force'.....
Ah, the days when officers were officers! Smartly turned out in No 1HD (with gloves, mostly
) and even walking in step..........So, very obviously a special occasion for the cameras! But no $odding clockwork squaddie cabbage kit or its sandaholic equivalent!
Having joined in '75 (not too long behind Beags) and as an LAC - this bunch looked very much like the crowd I used to work under. Even from the (reverse) helicopter POV - which was mine.
Although I must say, that given the initial terror they gave me, they still taught me to fly Whirlwinds!
("If we can teach him - we can teach anyone!")
Although I must say, that given the initial terror they gave me, they still taught me to fly Whirlwinds!
("If we can teach him - we can teach anyone!")
DOUGLAS 'HANK' IVESON
A bit of drift here but for anyone who is interested in 'Hank' Iveson;
Aircraft accidents in Yorkshire.
and read page 113 of
The Insubordinate and the ... - Google Books
Aaron.
Aircraft accidents in Yorkshire.
and read page 113 of
The Insubordinate and the ... - Google Books
Aaron.
Last edited by AARON O'DICKYDIDO; 20th Aug 2011 at 16:32. Reason: Addition of 2nd reference.
Definitely Aubrey Clayphan the ogre of Blue Sqn South Cerney. Bob Iveson was on 231 Couse at Cerney. Nice to see people smartly dressed in the same uniform, no V force zube suits in sight, or No2s!