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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

18th Jan 2018, 18:25

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Short Belfast-why?

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Posted By Brian 48nav

Just had a look at my copy of David Berry's book,...

Just had a look at my copy of David Berry's book, 'The Whispering Giant in Uniform' and XN404 was given the name 'Canopus'.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

7th Oct 2012, 18:21

Replies: 215

Short Belfast-why?

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Posted By Brian 48nav

JW411

Thanks Jock, but it does make you wonder why the RAF didn't do the same as the airlines (heaven forbid I hear their Airships cry!) and keep transport pilots as co-pilots for 2 or 3 tours, then when...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

7th Oct 2012, 11:55

Replies: 215

Short Belfast-why?

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Posted By Brian 48nav

JW411

Yes, Having checked the date of the photo, I remember Dave was halfway through that awful tour as a Flt Cdr at Swinderby - his penance I guess for having had 2 tours at Changi on 48, one as a...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

5th Oct 2012, 14:00

Replies: 215

Short Belfast-why?

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Posted By Brian 48nav

JW411

Great photo' - which aircraft was our late mate Dave Carter in?

If I could have swung a posting onto the Belfast after my double-tour on Hercs I wouldn't have taken my 8yr option. The closest I...

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