RAF Nimrod Mighty Hunter Youtube Video
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RAF Nimrod Mighty Hunter Youtube Video
A very interesting documentary following one crew in the early days of the a/c operations. Does anyone here want to hazard a guess what year this took place? Pre 1982 for sure , judging by the white and grey color scheme.
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Not my place to name faces on here, but I recognise the Nav, AEO (who appears to be the ac captain) and the guy in ordnance. All of whom were at Kinloss when I arrived there in 1977. So I would put the timeframe at around 1974 to 1978. They are all wearing the old airlite headsets and these where replaced with more modern improved headsets not long after I started. Obviously, it's Mark One days.
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The Int O at 18 GP was, I think, Mike Sharp. I agree about Pete Rea. I think the captain was Bourne. I suspect pre 75 as I didn't recognise any others on 201.
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Pat. Who was the captain?
SV, thought it was but not sure. I think I did the AIT with him too.
SV, thought it was but not sure. I think I did the AIT with him too.
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Ty, thought it was Gordon but couldn't remember. He looks so young in the video, seemed much older at the time
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Was the first pilot Flt Lt Austin? I just checked my logbook and it had him as Capt for late Nov 79. I know Gordon Bourne was captain prior to late Nov, as I held with that crew. (and joined it post OCU.)
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Shouldn't be too long before the 'Fergineer' comes to confirm (if only to say Flt Eng got no airtime!!!)
I recognise the engineers there, I arrived 78 and departed 82.
GN was indeed my EngO
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I recognise the engineers there, I arrived 78 and departed 82.
GN was indeed my EngO
Suggest 79
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Avtur, Mick G confirmed.
More cryptic stuff for those 'in the know', been awhile since I was at TOC with flaps.
Saw Gary in the video, still thinking of you guys.
More cryptic stuff for those 'in the know', been awhile since I was at TOC with flaps.
Saw Gary in the video, still thinking of you guys.
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