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Military Aviation - RAF, FAA, AAC - my interests are regressing with age and now into RFC and the like. Deep interest in RAF History with a particular interest in individuals with a local connection who served in WWII earlier and later. Very interested in Post War aircraft in particular early jets. Avid photographer but would never claim to be an expert in anything - merely an enthuisasitc bystander. Currently Flt Lt RAFVR(T) - which opens many doors and allows me to reach places others may find difficult to access
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Looks terrific and a smashing effort and we now know how to pronounce Wyvern!
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Err............... So did I !
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Afternoon all while dropping a passenger at Edinburgh today spotted this in the murk parked at the Executive Terminal , Not a great photo which was taken from the top of the Multi Storey Car Park but the best I could get.
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FTW started following Monogram 1/48 B-58 Hustler - Long Term Project
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Monogram 1/48 B-58 Hustler - Long Term Project
FTW replied to Nik W's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Thought you might have gone for TB58 55-685 "Snoopy" just to give yourself a bit of an added challenge! -
Central Experimental and Proving Establishment, RCAFS, Namao, Alberta
FTW replied to FTW's topic in Aviation Photography
Cheers for that Andrew - seems to suggest that the Ac was based on Malta. Heading out now to East Fortune for the day some hunting when i get back Regards Frank -
Afternoon all Some more classic pics from a friend across the ocean. Taken at RCAF Station Rockcliffe Ottawa on 6th June 1664 the pics show Vulcan B2 XM646 with IFR Probe and probably XM647. 6th June is the date of the third National Air Force Day at Rockcliffe. The 40th Anniversary of the RCAF" was the theme and an RAF Vulcan was scheduled to display. The nose shot shows the markings of the Coningsby Wing with 9, 12 and 35 Sqn markings along with the Coningsby Crest although the castle on the crest looks a bit thick. The pilot’s name on the crew access door is AVM AHC boxer who was SASO at Bomber Command The Victor B2 pic was taken non 11 June 1964 but the date on the pic file gives no location. XL233 carries the tail marking of the Wittering Wing which comprised 100 and 139 Sqns. Any further info, corrections and the like would be very welcome - Hope they are of interest All photographs are courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre, Ottawa via Steve S Regards Frank
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Morning All Have received a few more related pics to my original posting . Taken at RAF Syerston on 15 April 1964 the pics are tagged with the info relating to the RCAF Exchange Pilot Flt Lt Robert Chisholm and show some Jet Provost T4 of 2 FTS. I assume these are related in some way to Flt Lt Chisholm perhaps he is in the cockpit. All photographs are courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre, Ottawa via Steve Hope they are of interest Regards Frank
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George Black & Son yes i believe so
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Hi Yup XM191 very faded and that is XM192 - well spotted and I'd forgotten about the Airfix kit ! f
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Afternoon all Woke this morning to find these in my inbox sent by an old friend in Canada! Pictures taken on 9 April 1964 at RAF Wattisham of Flt Lt Robert Chisholm RCAF an exchange pilot with 111 Sqn for 3 years. Later became a Major General in the CAF. Pictures also show Sqn Ldr Later AVM George Black Hope they are of interest Regards Frank XM973/T XM184/A XM216 XM192/K All photographs are courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre, Ottawa via Steve.
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Good Morning all Following are a number of detailed shots of the T5 Cockpit at Bruntingthorpe taken a couple of years ago . I hope these are of use to some of you Starting with a composite picture Regards F
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Central Experimental and Proving Establishment, RCAFS, Namao, Alberta
FTW replied to FTW's topic in Aviation Photography
Hi Nothing on the Harrier So far but there are a quarter of a million images on file which are being gone through systematically so here 's hoping! F -
Some more historic photos from the Canadian Forces Joint Image Centre showing deck landings on HMCS Bonaventure The Metadata associated with the files says the Gannet is the first aircraft to land on the carrier and the Sae Hawk is the first jet aircraft to land -on, Can anyone explain the Auster? All photographs are courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre, Ottawa via Steve. RNSeahawkisfirstjettolandonBonaventures.jpg' alt='a>RNSeahawkisfirstjettolandonBonaventures.jpg'>[/url]
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In the post-war period of 1945, the RAF shipped a Meteor Mk III to Canada for test and evaluation purposes. A further three Meteor aircraft were to arrive for similar purposes. The experience of these Canadian "jet" pilots helped solidify the early procurement of the De Havilland Vampire as Canada's first operational jet fighter in 1948. EE311 EE311 came to an unfortunate end when it ran out of fuel and ditched in Helen Bay Lake, near Blind River, Ont., in late June 1946. Meteor EE361 continued the summer and winter trials begun with EE311. It was put through numerous tests, including those involving cockpit heating and emergency equipment. EE361 flew some 32 hours before it was damaged. By March 1947 it had been returned to England. A Meteor IV (RA421) was in Canada from October 1947 to November 1948, again for northern trials during which it logged 53 hours and included five air-firing sorties. Testing extended to the most mundane details. Not surprisingly, unfortunate things happened when temperatures fell to minus 35 degrees Celsius. Cockpit heaters were inadequate, cold engine starts almost impossible and the hood was difficult to open without special silicon oils. At extremely low temperatures (minus 49 degrees Celsius) the Perspex window and its aluminium frame contracted differently, causing the two hood components to separate from one another. Snow clearance was important at any time, but was especially difficult from the high tail plane, the horizontal aerofoil at the tail of the aircraft. One more Mark IV (VT196) came to Canada in July 1953. It participated in winter trials but from January 1954 onwards was used in developing the afterburner system for Canada’s Orenda engine. This enabled the aircraft to reach 20,000 feet in three minutes. VT196 went back to Britain in June 1955 where it was used in further experimental work until 1962. VT196 - I think However, the RCAF was not yet finished with the Meteor. In June 1950, the Minister of National Defence confirmed the re-deployment of 421 Squadron back overseas "in order to acquire experience in the latest technique of air operations.." 421 Squadron was subsequently equipped with (RAF-owned) Meteor Mk 7 aircraft for these operations in England. One of two T7 loaned to the RCAF Apart from two Meteors loaned to No. 421 Sqn. whilst overseas in 1951, the type never flew with an operational RCAF unit. All photographs are courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre, Ottawa via Steve. Frank
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Central Experimental and Proving Establishment, RCAFS, Namao, Alberta
FTW replied to FTW's topic in Aviation Photography
Cheers!