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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

15th May 2022, 15:15

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Slingsby T21b WB935

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Posted By chevvron

Thinking back, after my 18 min over Bovingdon, I...

Thinking back, after my 18 min over Bovingdon, I was sent the Soaring Certificate and the Advanced Gliding Certificate in the same envelope; I then had to apply to the BGA for the enamel 'C' badge.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

15th May 2022, 08:24

Replies: 38

Slingsby T21b WB935

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Posted By chevvron

Never got to Halesland; my 3rd gull was obtained...

Never got to Halesland; my 3rd gull was obtained after my CFI said 'take '150 solo and don't come back for at least 15 minutes'.(I did 18 min, climbing a bit higher than I should have but I don't...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

10th May 2022, 20:27

Replies: 38

Slingsby T21b WB935

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Posted By chevvron

At Bovingdon we used to collect large pieces of...

At Bovingdon we used to collect large pieces of sticky backed dayglo (ah La Val Singleton) discarded in bins, these being for the resident Ansons/Devons/Pembrokes.
I still have the green A&B plus...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

25th Apr 2022, 03:26

Replies: 38

Slingsby T21b WB935

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Posted By chevvron

[QUOTE=longer ron;10957195]Actually - thinking...

[QUOTE=longer ron;10957195]Actually - thinking about it - I think the Silver/Red/Dayglo scheme must have started in the early 60's.
I joined the ATC in 1966 and I do not recall seeing a single 'In...

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