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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

7th Apr 2021, 17:20

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RAF Slingsby T.31 Cadet Mk III Last Flights 22 June 1985

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Posted By uuoret

It was Kirknewton for me with 661 GS as it was...

It was Kirknewton for me with 661 GS as it was then.

Went solo in Mk III WT906 after 29 launches and 1 hour 42 minutes on 20 October 1974, aged 16. Kept on a a staff cadet until 1977.
Flew into...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

6th Apr 2021, 17:55

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RAF Slingsby T.31 Cadet Mk III Last Flights 22 June 1985

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Posted By uuoret

No, not always... Didn't bother me then, as...

No, not always...

Didn't bother me then, as I was only 16 and ruled the world, but looking back on it after 40 years of gliding (on and off), I think it was bordering on the dangerous....

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

6th Apr 2021, 16:44

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RAF Slingsby T.31 Cadet Mk III Last Flights 22 June 1985

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Posted By uuoret

RAF Slingsby T.31 Cadet Mk III Last Flights 22 June 1985

Taken by Eoin MacDonald of 661 VGS RAF Kirknewton.

661 VGS 22 June 1985

...and yes, the final turn was ALWAYS made at 150 feet....!!!

I guess there will be a lot of ex ATC cadets who will...

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