‘XF923 undertook the first taxiing trials on 26 April 1961 but the first flight from Filton – with 41 year old Chief Test Pilot Godfrey L. Auty at the controls – was not until 14 April 1962. XF923 made its public debut at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show in September 1962 while XF926 had its first flight – escorted by a Hawker Hunter T7 – on 26 April 1963.
Only two other men – fellow Bristol test pilot J. Williamson and Lt Cdr P. Millet of the Royal Aeronautical Establishment – were ever to fly the Bristol 188.’ http://glostransporthistory.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/JetAgeRMCbristol.htm
‘May 1958
FURTHER SCHEDULED SERVICES FROM SANDOWN
North-South Airlines began a weekend service from Leeds to Sandown, using DH Herons, which was to last for another six years.’ http://www.isleofwightairport.co.uk
still, I went for this in the end, you tell me that this isn’t worth the price, it was less than £20!! http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HA1204
been after an Avenger a while, didn’t want a “George W Bush” one…..
Advance notice of a new set of stamps from the Isle of Man for the 90th anniversary of the R.A.F. featuring twelve aircraft including the Brisfit, Hurricane, Sunderland, Meteor and Hunter but no Spitfire!:confused: These will be issued in January.
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