Just found this thread and its link to the 677 restoration.

I flew XV677 as a Pilot serving with 706 NAS on the following dates in 1979.

Sept 8th, 17th (twice night flying) & Nov 9th.

I have looked through my personal photos but do not have any of her although I think I have some MoD Sea King photos in the loft somewhere!!

As I now live not too far from Doncaster, reckon I will pay a visit for old times sake!

Good luck with the venture!

Ginger Lacey is something of a local hero in these parts – Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
He attended our secondary school, King James’s and there is a fine tribute to him on the wall of the school reception area

Bulldog XX552

This aircraft served with Southampton UAS. I flew her 8 times between Jan 1975 and Nov 1976 mainly from Hamble Airfield.:)

Event at Bruntingthorpe May 30th

What arrangements are there (if any) for visitors to fly in to this event in their own aircraft?

In my yoof we used to “visit” the Hastings TG527 (?) on the fire dump at RAF Abingdon. Liberated quite a few bits and pieces before she was severely burnt up:(
My best bit was the H aerial which was located on the right hand side of the nose below the co-pilots window. You can see it clearly on the NAM image on the link above. Sat in my parents garden shed for years!

The Hastings was replaced in the early 70’s by a Shackleton Mk3. Ended up lifting most of the instrument panel – minus instruments.

Ah happy days.

Fascinating pictures.
Can anyone supply the reg of the Gazelles in the main museum and reserve collection?

For info

I did the Flying Grading course at Plymouth April 24 – May 11 1978 inc and flew WK634 WP856 WB575 (solo) & WP801.

WB575 is alive and well regisitered/Flying in France!

No piccies I’m afraid.