Graduates in the RAF 1969
Both my mum and dad were stationed in Cyprus when this was filmed, I was just born. I’ve always wondered what became of some of the characters in the film. Most would unbelievably approaching 80 now if they’re lucky. Any ideas?
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Recognised several. Must question the date, because they did not start Cranwell until 5GE in autumn 1971.
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Originally Posted by 50+Ray
(Post 11126709)
Recognised several. Must question the date, because they did not start Cranwell until 5GE in autumn 1971.
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The Engineer, Supply, and Secretarial, spec training groups were definitely 5GE, so would have been filmed in early 1972.
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Indeed some familiar faces, with a few no longer with us.. Early 1972 seems likely.
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I agree early '72 for the Akrotiri filming . 56 Sqn did not get its F6 Lightnings until late '71 and some of the faces in the Akrotiri segment did not arrive until 1972.
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Originally Posted by sharpend
(Post 11126716)
Probably true. Cadet are flying Chippies at YUAS. We swopped our Chippies for Bulldogs in circa 1972.
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Originally Posted by 212man
(Post 11126851)
Early 1973 I think it entered service
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Originally Posted by possel
(Post 11127784)
and I'm sure it took a while from then before the Chippie was replaced at AEFs, probably end 73 or even 74.
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The last Chipmunk on an AEF was in 1996 !
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