I have this vision of a hand slipping on the throttle and it disappearing down that track at the speed of light!:eek: 😮 😮

I see the MAD boom has been airbrushed out :dev2:

Sunday 3rd May 1998 saw what was effectively a ‘Diamond 16’ led by Rod Dean made up of 4 x formations of 4 Spitfires swarming over Bury St Edmunds prior to running in to Duxford. Shortage of qualified pilots on the Saturday meant only 13 flying IIRC.

The BBMF came out of the closet and made up the rear box thus enabling this fantastic sight to take place.

Very cold and VERY bumpy but a memorable occasion.

MM

Mk 12

What were the dates of your colour photos of TE184?

Hindsight is a wonderful attribute…..

The pity about the Varsity is that I suspect it was still recoverable to flying condition, even after the storm damage. I suppose it was sheer lack of funds that prevented that happening.

HF and A McV suggested that I may wish to throw my hat in the ring to occupy the front seat as they felt they were rapidly approaching the age where they ought to be handing over the reins to the next generation. I think this was a couple of months before the damage was incurred.

I truly hope the old dear is eventually given somewhere warm and dry to live before too long.

As an aside where did the ex-Farnborough Varsity end up? I think that was serviceable when the shut down checklist was completed for the last time?

MM