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End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 06 Dec 2015, 21:45
by thomasburnside
It is with deep regret that I say this but the Mid Air Squadron Based at Kemble has ceased operations both Hunters and XH134 have been put up for sale and are due to go on auction at Goodwood in March 2016. Really dispointed to hear this was great to see a Canberra back on the display circuit. :'(

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 08 Dec 2015, 21:12
by Chris558
Read about this on UKAR. I'll really miss the Canberra if no-one else takes it on...in the post-Shoreham climate. :(

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 08 Dec 2015, 22:18
by Paul K
Very sad news indeed. I was hoping to see the Canberra flying at an airshow next year - never seen it in the air. :(

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 09 Dec 2015, 13:05
by thomasburnside
Paul I saw the Canberra three times last year at at Waddigton, Farnborough and Dunsfold. Its an amazing site we need 134 after just losing 558.

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 09 Dec 2015, 22:06
by Paul K
thomasburnside wrote:... we need 134 after just losing 558.
Absolutely, mate. :) I wonder if Doctor Pleming & Company would be interested ? Seriously, I bet the suggestion has already been made to them.

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 10 Dec 2015, 08:41
by Trev Clark
I read that the Vulcan crew are taking on work for one of the UK Mosquito projects, but there experience is much closer aligned with the PR9. Saw her twice last year, she is quite a performer....doubt if we'll see that again, whatever happens .

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 10 Dec 2015, 11:47
by thomasburnside
A Mosy and Canberra now that would be nice.

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 10 Dec 2015, 22:02
by Motormouse
Trouble is they probably haven't been able to make any money in the after math of Shoreham crash,
with G registered Hunters grounded and temporary restrictions on manoeuvres by other old types.

Sad to say but they will all probably go to USA where there is more airspace and deeper pockets.

Ttfn

Pete

Re: End Of Mid Air Squadron

Posted: 11 Dec 2015, 12:40
by thomasburnside
I hope not they are already getting a Lightning and they have a Gannet.