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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

2nd May 2022, 16:59

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RAF strength 1953

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Posted By BEagle

In the mid-1950s Westlands serviced and tested...

In the mid-1950s Westlands serviced and tested Sabres at RAF Merryfield. Typically, they got behind in their work and started doing full power engine tests at the...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

22nd Apr 2022, 09:48

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RAF strength 1953

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Posted By BEagle

On the day itself, there were 318 aircraft on...

On the day itself, there were 318 aircraft on static display; the flypast consisted of 641 aircraft, of which 197 were piston powered and 444 were jets....

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Apr 2022, 21:43

Replies: 92

RAF strength 1953

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Posted By BEagle

The Swift F4 prototype WK198 was indeed flown by...

The Swift F4 prototype WK198 was indeed flown by Lt Cdr Mike Lithgow. It roared across at 580KIAS, then suffered an engine seizure necessitating a dead-stick landing back at Chilbolton!

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Apr 2022, 16:05

Replies: 92

RAF strength 1953

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Posted By BEagle

Not quite all! One was lost over Morecambe Bay,...

Not quite all! One was lost over Morecambe Bay, another crashed near Marham and another near Coningsby.

Perhaps there were further losses?

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