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Old 6th May 2013 | 19:40
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Did the Squadron get anything in the end to display at Leuchars?
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Old 6th May 2013 | 20:24
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I often wonder if they got one of the Harriers from Predannack I pointed out to them.
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Old 6th May 2013 | 21:03
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1 Sqn have a Spitfire 21, which BBMF and Mr Clive Denney worked some magic on, it was a bit of a birdcage when it arrived, but looks spot on now.
RAF Leuchars Airshow 2012 - Supermarine Spitfire F.21
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Old 6th May 2013 | 21:29
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Stitchbitch -they seemed keen a while ago to have an all weather display airframe .
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Ahhhh, am I getting mixed up with the 4 Sqn? ( I think it was ) requests, I know the 1 Sqn Spit was done, the tailwheel on it was in my possession for a while..



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Old 6th May 2013 | 21:54
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Wasn't the GLO (MH) entrusted with that job?
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Old 6th May 2013 | 22:34
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RileyDove, don't they fly one?
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Old 7th May 2013 | 07:33
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Years ago the Spitfire could be seen outside 1 Sqn's hangar at Wittering when driving down the A1. Always gave me a kick
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