Pretty sure that would be Nigel Lamb as leader, with ex-RAF Lightning pilot Dick Mannning as his No 2.

Certainly not Brian Lecomber, who was flying a solo Pitts for Toyota at the time. Neither is it John Taylor, who at that time was flying with the Skyhawks Fournier aerobatic team. Phil Meeson had flown the solo Marlboro Pitts earlier in the decade, prior to the 2-ship team being established.

The Marlboro duo went on to become Team Toyota in 1989, with an Extra 300 (in Lexus markings) being added later. They then flew widely in the UK and Europe in this guise during 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. The aircraft were subsequently shipped out to the Far East where they flew occasionally as the ‘Golden Dreams Aerobatic Team’ sponsored by Benson & Hedges. They were later joined by a 3rd Pitts, making the team a 4-ship.

The aircraft have since returned to the UK as far as I know, and in the last few years have undertaken occasional corporate engagements in Europe sponsored by Breitling.

Hope all this helps.

By the way, nice shots!

Dick Manning, thats the name i was looking for:D

G-wren was sold off, G-ROLL and G-BGSE remaining with the team.;)