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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jan 2024, 10:39
Replies: 0
Views: 597
Posted By Vampiredave

Jet Provost Boys

I am slowly gathering material for my second edition of 'Jet Provost Boys' and would welcome anyone with anecdotes and information regarding the Jet Provost and Strikemaster to include? TIA
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Sep 2023, 12:22
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By Vampiredave

'Franatic Five' Lightning Display Team at Tengah

Has anyone got any information on the 74 Squadron Lightning display team 'Frantic Five' at RAF Tengah in the late 60's / early 70's, probably led by the CO?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2023, 09:12
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By Vampiredave

Flt Lt Ashton of No.6 FTS in 1977

For the 1977 Display Season, Flt Lt Ashton of No.6 FTS had won the Wright Jubilee Trophy and was the RAF's Jet Provost display pilot. He appeared at several venues that year with another pilot - his...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2021, 08:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,109
Posted By Vampiredave

The Air Britain book on the DH Hornet has an...

The Air Britain book on the DH Hornet has an entry for 64 Squadron in 1949: "During March 6, 12 and 13, Op 'Forth/Clyde involved the squadron to Bishopbriggs and Abbotsinch, when PII J Hartley with...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Oct 2021, 12:42
Replies: 10
Views: 13,442
Posted By Vampiredave

I always thought it was the Central Gunnery...

I always thought it was the Central Gunnery School at Leconfield - The Vampire 5s are certainly from that unit. I liked the piece in the film about the "Swift from RAF Chivenor"
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th May 2021, 08:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,708
Posted By Vampiredave

Thank you to all who responded to my question,...

Thank you to all who responded to my question, both through and off-forum. I have been told that the formation was led by Wg Cdr L A Fergusson, who was OF FW Linton-on-Ouse. Anyone recall him? I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd May 2021, 12:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,708
Posted By Vampiredave

The RAF's 50th anniversary celebrations at RAF Abingdon on 14June 1968

The combined Queen's Cypher formation flypast of 51 Jet Provosts at Abingdon in June 1968 were drawn from Linton-on-Ouse, Syerston, Leeming and Acklington, with No.1 FTS forming the 'E', Nos. 2 FTS...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2021, 14:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,298
Posted By Vampiredave

The RAF's 50th anniversary celebrations at RAF Abingdon on 14June 1968

The combined Queen's Cypher formation flypast of 51 Jet Provosts at Abingdon in June 1968 were drawn from Linton-on-Ouse, Syerston, Leeming and Acklington, with No.1 FTS forming the 'E', Nos. 2 FTS...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2021, 18:24
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By Vampiredave

No.26 Squadron and Jet Provosts

Does anyone recall this enigmatic unit and its Jet Provosts?The squadron operated as a holding unit for the staff at HQ Training Command, RAF Brampton, and took delivery of its first two Jet Provost...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2021, 18:05
Replies: 227
Views: 81,449
Posted By Vampiredave

Still on the subject of Linton-on-Ouse, can...

Still on the subject of Linton-on-Ouse, can anyone with any clarity recall this event?On 28 October 1982, No.1 FTS celebrated 25 years of operational flying at Linton-on-Ouse with a series of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2020, 09:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,235
Posted By Vampiredave

Although there may have been a Mk.1 coded YQ-X,...

Although there may have been a Mk.1 coded YQ-X, the only one I can locate is a Mk.3 EE274 YQ-X
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2020, 15:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,892
Posted By Vampiredave

The code letter was carried under the nose when...

The code letter was carried under the nose when it was in the original colour scheme - I don't know
if it was featured there after it was re-painted, however?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2020, 11:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,892
Posted By Vampiredave

Avionics upgrade for the Jet Provost fleet: A...

Avionics upgrade for the Jet Provost fleet: A modification programme to install new radio and navigation equipment in the RAF's fleet of Jet Provost T Mk.3 and T Mk.5 aircraft to meet the latest air...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Nov 2020, 11:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,892
Posted By Vampiredave

You have already been given the code letter for...

You have already been given the code letter for XN607 - see post 8
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2020, 11:54
Replies: 35
Views: 5,892
Posted By Vampiredave

The 'Sticky-Back Plastic' or 'Scotchal Fluatape'...

The 'Sticky-Back Plastic' or 'Scotchal Fluatape' was first trialled in 1961 following problems with the previous 'Fluolac' fluorescent paint on Flying Training Command aircraft, which tended to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Nov 2020, 10:46
Replies: 12
Views: 4,026
Posted By Vampiredave

I am inclined to agree with Herod as it was at...

I am inclined to agree with Herod as it was at Boscombe Down between Sept 1966 until Mar 1969. Btw: this is the aircraft which was involved in the unfortunate mid air collision with the Meteor at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Nov 2020, 10:34
Replies: 35
Views: 5,892
Posted By Vampiredave

Thank you Herod XN607 Psn 8/20 AwCn 14-7-61;...

Thank you Herod XN607 Psn 8/20 AwCn 14-7-61; 27MU Shawbury 18-7-61; 3FTS/4 Leeming 29-8-61; 27MU Shawbury 6-8-69; 5MU (Aston Down) (?) (Kemble) (?) 2-2-72; NES 19-1-76; SOC 28-5-76 Cat 5S; 168 ATC...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2020, 13:47
Replies: 843
Views: 351,806
Posted By Vampiredave

Edward Rigg - now there is a name from the past? ...

Edward Rigg - now there is a name from the past? I recall talking to him sometime ago, when he told me that he joined the first BAFO Vampire squadron in July 1947- No.3 Squadron at Wunstorf flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2020, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,526
Posted By Vampiredave

XW405 PS.182 AwCn 09-07-71; RAFC/83 12-07-71; BAC...

XW405 PS.182 AwCn 09-07-71; RAFC/83 12-07-71; BAC Conv T5A 30-10-75; 1FTS/61 09-02-76; 7FTS 29-05-85; 1FTS/61 24-06-85; 6FTS/J 27-11-85; Shawbury (store) 02-10-89; GI 9187M 05-05-93; 2 SoTT Cosford...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2020, 08:45
Replies: 30
Views: 5,567
Posted By Vampiredave

I'll bite WZ557 Built by de Havilland at...

I'll bite

WZ557 Built by de Havilland at Chester
AwCn 31 March 1953
27 MU 7 April 1953
16 Squadron Celle 16 September 1953
FA Cat 3R 7 May 1954: bellylanded after stb u/c failed to lower,...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2020, 18:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,415
Posted By Vampiredave

RN student Jet Provost training at Linton

It is acknowledged that all Royal Navy BFT training on the Jet Provost at Linton-on-Ouse ended in 31 July 1969, with the graduation of No.142 Course. However, in 1976 three naval fixed-wing...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2020, 18:02
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By Vampiredave

Thank you to all those who responded to my...

Thank you to all those who responded to my request. I was delighted to read that some attended the occasion?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jun 2020, 18:14
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By Vampiredave

Linton's 25th Anniversary Flypast

Linton's 25th Anniversary FlypastDespite being a significant event, the 25th anniversary of operational flying by No.1 FTS at Linton-on-Ouse seems to have been overlooked by many. Does anyone have...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2020, 10:00
Replies: 1
Views: 1,153
Posted By Vampiredave

Linton's 25th Anniversary Flypast

Despite being a significant event, the 25th anniversary of operational flying by No.1 FTS at Linton-on-Ouse seems to have been overlooked by many. Does anyone have significant information / memories,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2020, 18:21
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By Vampiredave

I can't find my list of shows at the moment , but...

I can't find my list of shows at the moment , but the team was definitely at the International Air Rally at Rochester on 26 September 1964, being their last show of season. They also 'landed on...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2020, 17:59
Replies: 24
Views: 11,669
Posted By Vampiredave

I wonder if it was Strikemaster Mk.82A, '416',...

I wonder if it was Strikemaster Mk.82A, '416', which was lost during an air test near Bid Bid on 20 March 1976?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2020, 12:46
Replies: 24
Views: 11,669
Posted By Vampiredave

What was the story about this one Post 5 refers? ...

What was the story about this one Post 5 refers?

"A Strikemaster that got in a flat spin during a test flight. Pilot ejected safely."
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2020, 10:56
Replies: 12
Views: 5,574
Posted By Vampiredave

I remember Eddie Craig when he was a Cpl 'Lecky'...

I remember Eddie Craig when he was a Cpl 'Lecky' at Chivenor in the late 1960s. He was always fun to be with and rather a 'smoothie' with the local girls. I last saw him in front of Vulcan at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2020, 10:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,166
Posted By Vampiredave

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1021x378/s_l1600_694dbd8a830c5b807aa8e0e137d3e56771391588.jpg
If anyone knows a more comprehensive account of this event....?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2020, 12:02
Replies: 21
Views: 7,835
Posted By Vampiredave

This is a part of the dissertation on the...

This is a part of the dissertation on the preparation of the 22 aircraft Hunter loop, which Dave Edmondston very kindly sent me:

There followed an intensive period of training, first in formations...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2020, 17:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,169
Posted By Vampiredave

Linton's 25th Anniversary Flypast

Can anyone recall the RAF Linton-on-Ouse 25th anniversary celebrations on 28 October 1982, especially 24 Jet Provost flypast?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2020, 11:22
Replies: 11
Views: 4,730
Posted By Vampiredave

Sycamore: thank you. Courtesy of Steve Gyles - ...

Sycamore: thank you. Courtesy of Steve Gyles - is this the one?Jet Provost T Mk.4 XP669 2FTS/49 17-9-62, recoded 37; 27MU 5-12-69
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2020, 14:14
Replies: 11
Views: 4,730
Posted By Vampiredave

That's interesting? The only "37" from 2 FTS I...

That's interesting? The only "37" from 2 FTS I could find was a T Mk.3 XM407, which was o/s Feb 1960 to May 1962. Does that fit in with your time at Syerston?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2020, 12:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,730
Posted By Vampiredave

Pilot Identity

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/700x467/2_91186ef1270a0bfc342a0a47deeb28aacd74e13d.jpg
Can anyone identify the chap in this image? He is thought to be an instructor from No.2 FTS...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2020, 11:56
Replies: 116
Views: 58,923
Posted By Vampiredave

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1681/gemini_1_e12294b65961b920f922140e73d59ab568c3edd6.jpg
I raise you - Gemini team at Cameri, 22 May 1973 Lt - rt: Sqn Ldr Olly Knight...
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