I have a menu from Farnborough 1958/9-ish signed by the pilots from both the RN Scimitar team (803 squadron?) and the Black Arrows. I have been able to identify all the Scimitar pilots, but need help with the Hunter chaps.
Does anyone have lists of the team pilots please – Albert?
By: Steve Bond - 23rd January 2007 at 13:33
Many thanks for your help.
By: Stinky Pete - 19th January 2007 at 21:12
Brian Mercer, Tony Aldridge & Harry Anwar to add to the list
By: 25deg south - 19th January 2007 at 19:02
From memory amongst many others , “Oscar” Wilde (later Lightnings) and Mack Kemp (then went on to run the Black Bull in Fulham in the 60’s ). Peter Latham (the Boss later OIC Boscombe) about then (if not Roger Topp). Plus a young Hoppy Granville -White (later Harriers) as well IIRC.
Chris Wren did a cartoon with them all on in his annual “Farnborough “montage, which has since been published many times.
Great days – with a squadron that was also operational.
By: Mark12 - 19th January 2007 at 17:51
Steve,
Have you tried Prune?
They have a number of ex RAF former display team guys there.
Mark
By: Thunderbird167 - 19th January 2007 at 17:40
Don’t know whether the following book might help
Black Arrows Blue Diamonds: Leading the Legendary RAF Flying Display Teams (Hardcover)
by Brian Mercer (Author)
By: Steve Bond - 19th January 2007 at 15:40
That would be a no then?
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