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At the beginning of August 1943 she was air tested by Alex Henshaw - a record breaking pilot from pre-war days. Within the month MH434 was scoring with 222 Squadron. She was flown in combat by South African pilot Flt Lt Henry Lardner-Burke, DFC (1916-1970), seven and a half kills, three damaged, retiring as a Wing Commander. [more] |
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The P-51 was the most successful long-range fighter escort of World War II, but it was not an instant success. The P-51 was designed for the British in only 120 days to meet their requirement to purchase more fighters.The first P-51’s were built with Allison engines; these aircraft were remarkable at low altitudes, but considered under-powered and disappointing at higher altitudes. [more] |
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The aircraft was built to North American no.92709R, with s/n 44-13521. Upon departing the USA on June 6th 1944, it was assigned to the 339th FG on 30th June 1944 then to the 504th FS, receiving its coding 5Q-B. |
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DOUGLAS DC-3 DAKOTA "DRAG-EM-OOT" She went onto serve with the RAF during Operation Market Garden in September of 1944 as TS422 over Arhem. She then moved onto the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 435 RCAF SQN and flew as a trainer, cargo plane and search and rescue aircraft, equipped with skis and jato rockets. [more] |
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The Avro Vulcan was conceived in 1947 when a requirement for a replacement for the ageing Lancaster & Lincoln bombers in the RAF was identified plus a delivery system for the new Atomic Weapons of the post war years. The 137 members of type were used in many different roles but only went to war once, during the Falklands Conflict in 1982, where she gave the invaders a bloody nose. [more] |
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PA474 is one of only two Lancaster’s remaining in airworthy condition out of the 7377 that were built – the other being in Canada. She was built in Chester in mid-1945 and was earmarked for the ‘Tiger Force’ in the Far East. However, the war with Japan ended before she could take part in any hostilities. She was therefore assigned to Photographic Reconnaissance duties with 82 Squadron in East and South Africa. [more] |
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Hawker Hurricane Mark I, R4118, was delivered new to 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron at Drem on 17 August 1940. During the Battle of Britain it flew 49 sorties from Croydon and shot down five enemy aircraft. After being battle damaged on 22 October 1940, the aircraft was rebuilt and taken on charge by 111 Squadron at Dyce on 18 January 1941. [more] |
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In 1941 the US Army employed J3 Cubs in field training exercises with artillery units and the type was modified to improve cockpit visibility, re-emerging with the designation L-4 as a bird of war. It became the most widely-used of all liaison aircraft (5670 were ultimately delivered to the US Army & Marines for operations in Europe and the Pacific), due to its excellent low-speed handling characteristics and rugged off-field capabilities.
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Airframe originally part of wartime War department contract but cancelled when WW2 ended. Built as an Auster 5J1 and registered 6 May 1946. Went to France 1951-1968 then returned to UK. Operated by Grindale Flying Club,Bridlington, Yorkshire. G-AHHH was owned by Squadron Leader 'Ginger' Lacey who was the CFI at Grindale. This aircraft was converted to J1N standard 1994 as is now privately owned. |
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The Red Arrows are renowned throughout the world as ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. Since the Team was officially formed in 1965, the Red Arrows have completed over 4,000 displays in 53 countries. |
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