I was lucky enough to watch some test firings at Aberporth while at Western Radar,an awesome sight,I recall a part wobbling before the launch wonder why?
also we then tracked the airborne missile on radar, what a speed, only equalled when I witnessed meteors being tracked at West Drayton air traffic …well what else could they be doing mach4 at 3 am over Southern england…no.not UFO !!

woodvale meteors

Thanks Albert, when I consider my memory the Meteor was on the fire dump at the time of my visit.
My visits to Woodvale for Chippie flights were also a chance to see the CAACU Meteors based there,lots of detail in Aldon Fergusons book on Woodvale. Some where I have a pic of the T7 doing appraches at Blackpool,
WF791 I think. One lucky cadet got a back seat flight to and from Isle of Man as an entry in a week of air races,top of Blackpool tower to the top of Snaefell.

burton

I grew up in Blackpool,during ww2 many radio ops were trained in the town.Above the Burtons tailors shop was a big room used for final tests. I always thought that if they failed then they had gone for a Burton.
It seems there are many other expalnations.

job seeking

I can give you a few guidelines Mr Langham,they DO NOT specifically apply to the company who are advertising for applicants here.
Nowadays the keyword in the job market is flexibility,the armed forces have done this for many years,you are trained in a main job then given extra duties plus a need to be available outside your normal working hours.Its really true that companies want to promote a CAn Do attitude when they are trying to win contracts in the fast moving free market.
Be prepared for long hours , with enthusiasm you may stay with a company because you have the reward of being involved in something you enjoy , in this case aviation. Initially the financial reward may not be high, however all the time you will gain experience and get known by the decision makers at the company for your loyalty and good humour in trying conditions.When training courses are on offer you can progress further.
Keep in mind that very few can expect a job for life any more,the ability to vary the workforce according to how a business is trading means that long term cast iron contracts are uncommon.
Good luck in your chosen career Mr Langham.

1990, the only year I’ve stayed at the Hall to Sundown (The first display of the B1-B, I ever saw was the last thing in the display). I’ve got some good shots of that takeoff in a slide box somewhere.

that must be the worlds shortest take off. 🙂

fair rate

£40 min with £100 min for no permission shots relating to standard. All unique news work starts at £500 upwards.

air photos of Staverton

Contact Skyscan,one of the best aerial photo agencies around,they are very quick and extremely helpful when I have used them. Dont bother with the on line pics ,thats still being developed ,just email them or phone.
http://www.skyscan.co.uk/