I wasn’t aware of this forum at that time,wonder now if there were any other forum members there ???
It really was a good day out ,my father had retired from flying once he’s friend sold the Chipmunk that my father had flown actively for about 20 years.Father hadn’t flown one for about 10 yearsand this day out would provide him with an opportunity to get back in one.
When it was fathers turn to fly,he climbed into the back seat and strapped in ,the pilot introduced himself as Bill Murton (sadly lost in the Firefly)
Bill asked had he flown before,father wasted no time in sharing memories of a 20 year relationship with the then earliest airworthy Chipmunk surviving
(G-AKDN).
After take off Bill said “you have control” and father flew the Chipmunk almost until touchdown.
Both father and Bill climbed out of the aircraft,once Bill had shut it down and as they shook hands Bill said “well you haven’t forgot how have you,that was great!!”
Father was really pleased and often reminds me of that day,later he was really upset to learn of Bill’s tragic accident at Duxford.
Steve
There was a guy there last weekend who, after a long flying career on helcopters, is now disabled. He loved his flight in the Dragon with us!
It’s what the day was all about.
In answer to the query about LS326’s return to the RNHF, I believe it all depends on when manpower is available at BAE-Systems Brough.
I would guess that 2006 may be a possible return if things go to plan.
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