RAF Argosy Photos
When I took over the Argosy website I set myself the task of getting a photo of all 56 aircraft. Thanks to the help of many photographers on the internet I only have 5 to go. XN818, XP410, XP440, XR133 and XR141. Can anyone help.

Argosy Air-dropping
RPM gave a great description of MSP (medium stressed platform) dropping. Was there also one called SSP? If so what was it. Or is my memory failing me.

Another query on modified Argosys.

XR137 with an extra radome. Can anyone explain that?

Cheers

Frank

ex 97/98 Halton.

PS. Got your PM RPM. I agree.

Argosy boom/Meteor fuselage
This one has been around for a long time, I first heard it when I was posted to Benson in 1964. whether it is true or an aviation myth I do not know. Phil also discusses the “itsy-bitsy” nature of the Argosy on this page.

http://argosyair.co.uk/develop.html

Argosy E MK1
What was the difference between the C Mk1 and the E Mk1. Maybe Papa Lima would comment, as he worked on them.

Argosy T Mk2
As far as I can see externally the only distinguishing feature of the T2 was it’s larger nose cone. Interestingly out of all the Argosys up for disposal at the time Otrag Range Air Services choose to buy two of the three T2’s. Maybe the different radar was an attraction. Does anyone have any information on this subject.

Cheers

Frank

Thanks Kiteflyer

Cheers

Frank

Hi Kev

Thanks for that info – amazing rapid response. I see that this subject came up on this forum in 2003. I am in touch with Gordon’s sister, thats where I got the photos from, at one point in our conversation she said that Gordon was carrying a VIP on his last flight but I did not pursue that line of inquiry.

Gordon was Dereham born and breed. His parents went to Canada after the war. Sister still lives in Dereham.

I will speak to sister again after the New Year.

Cheers

Frank