I’ve just come across a reference to ’50 years of Aeroplane and Armament testing’ by T H J Heffernan, which appeared in 1971. It’s not clear if this is a book or long magazine article, but I’ve been unable to find any reference to it on the Internet. I’m interested in a small number of pages – probably pages 5 to 7 – and wonder if anyone has a copy and could help me?
Brian
By: AMB - 17th April 2009 at 12:15
Who recalls the flypasts they put on at Boscombe to mark the 50th anniversary?
Remember and weep…
I was there on the preview day and actual day- weather was dreadful for both – 17/18th March 1971. Should have been there on the previous Wednesday as I understand it was gin clear for the rehearsals. Fantastic formations – where else could you see a Beverley, two Hastings and a C-130K in one formation? Also two Sea Vixens, a Meteor NF13 and Buccaneer in another, whilst the ejection seat trials Canberra fired a dummy in the air!
By: zoot horn rollo - 16th April 2009 at 18:41
Who recalls the flypasts they put on at Boscombe to mark the 50th anniversary?
Remember and weep…
By: Lyffe - 16th April 2009 at 17:28
Many thanks James. My library is pretty good at tracking down out of print books, and since I live in Wiltshire it’s possible there’s a copy in the county reference library – if no one has a copy.
Brian
By: JDK - 16th April 2009 at 14:15
Some more details here, from the Canadian Aviation Museum Library.
The Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment : 50 years of aeroplane and armament testing, 1921-1971 / [written and compiled by T.H.J. Heffernan]
Wilts. : A&AEE, Ministry of Aviation Supply, [1971]
Description:
40 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm.
Added Title:
50 years of aeroplane and armament testing, 1921-1971.
Added Authors:
Heffernan, T. H. J.
Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (Great Britain)
Good test for your local library (inter-library-loan) if someone doesn’t come up with it on the forum!
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April 16, 2009 at 2:09 pm