72 squadron in 1957

[ricardian]

Pathe Pictorial film



Cheesy commentary!

[jonw66]

Thankfully we got updated to the Wessex.

[Shackman]

But that's enough about the squadron pet!

[NutLoose]

"Don't worry sir, we'll bury your dog at midnight.... that'll stop it crapping all over the place, as for your crocodile/alligator, can you get another? there was only enough for one shoe"

[nimbev]

Blue -grey flying suits and yellow mae-wests. True nostalgia!!!

Flew in the NF14 during the final month of Nav training, nice to see a video

[54Phan]

The alligator must be an Air Vice Marshal by now, I would think!

[RedhillPhil]

Doesn't that Meteor in the background have 43's black and white chequers? Surely they had Hunter F4s in '57.

[54Phan]

Good catch, Redhill Phil. Maybe it's a squadron Hack.

[Bastardeux]

The glory days of Church Fenton!...officially up for sale now, I believe.

[NutLoose]

Well if you're feeling flush you could become your own SWO AND walk on the grass

http://www.lsh.co.uk/assets/pdf/prop...rch_Fenton.pdf

[NutherA2]

Doesn't that Meteor in the background have 43's black and white chequers? Surely they had Hunter F4s in '57.

43 would still have had one or two Meteor 7 hacks on strength, I think, the Hunter T7 not having been invented yet?

[RAFEngO74to09]

Hunter T7

First flew 8 Jul 55 - entered service Jul 58.