spot on with the acronyms.

PBF is as stated Pilot briefing Facility.

Ray Hanna

I first saw Ray perform at West Malling in 1986 i think it was.

He was dogfighting with Mark in the P40. Ray naturally was in the Spit.

You could tell they were two gifted, talented pilots, and I will remember that aerial sequence of the two dancing fighters as long as I breathe.

Like all fighter pilots I suspect Ray was still a kid at heart, and that kid endulged himself, (who wouldnt???) and us, to some fantastic sights over the years – who can forget Winston Bridge?

The aviation community, Duxford, and the Airshow fraternity, both participants and spectators together, are tonight a poorer place.

Goodbye Maestro Ray.

Phlyer Phil.

Gareth,

very many thanks for posting these cracking photos and making me feel even worse about not going when i had the chance 🙂

I really enjoyed doing all my chores when i could have been down there with you lot – not!

Phil.

WW2 Photos

The Taranto Raid was split with approx 2/3rds of each wave lugging Torpedos, the remainder were carrying 250lb bombs.

you can read the first hand account of the raid:

Attackon Taranto, by Lt Cdr JWG Wellham DSC
ISBN 0-8117-1726-7 – stackpole books (USA).

Happy Birthday TomW – 57 OTU Pix

what a superb set of images, many thanks for sharing them.

I must admit, I think Hawarden has a mole problem – look at those holes !

phlyer phil.