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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Apr 2022, 20:05

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RAF strength 1953

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Posted By GeeRam

Former MP and Cabinet Minister, Norman Tebbit...

Former MP and Cabinet Minister, Norman Tebbit flew Meteor's and Vampire during his National Service period, but that was 1950-52, as he joined BOAC in '53.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Apr 2022, 09:51

Replies: 92

RAF strength 1953

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Posted By GeeRam

Yes, as mentioned, in early 1950, the RAF...

Yes, as mentioned, in early 1950, the RAF acquired 87 early B-29A's (Washington B.1) on loan from the USAF, that had just been taken out of service and were due to go into desert storage.
These...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Apr 2022, 07:30

Replies: 92

RAF strength 1953

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Posted By GeeRam

And at least 3 of them with Battle of Britain...

And at least 3 of them with Battle of Britain victories to their name, Dennis Cowley-Milling, Bobby Oxspring and Paddy Barthropp.

Its also sad to see out of that long list of bases, only...

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