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Elvington Museum

Post by Sparky 119 » Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:09 pm

First time visit yesterday and what a great museum to visit. Just one query if anyone has the answer, inside the first display building there were two Jet Provost cockpit sections the one numbered 2 (XM373) is listed but can’t find any info on No1,any info appreciated.

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Re: Elvington Museum

Post by Sparky 119 » Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:53 pm

This may just have been a procedure trainer if anyone can confirm.

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Re: Elvington Museum

Post by Sparky 119 » Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:23 pm

I’m confused,can anyone confirm the fact that the JP cockpit numbered 1 is or isn’t an ex flier.

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Re: Elvington Museum

Post by NAM Updater » Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:37 pm

Wrecks & Relics 28 - lists Jet Provost cockpit 1 as an ex Linton-on-Ouse procedures trainer with no serial number allocated; likewise for cockpit 2.
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Re: Elvington Museum

Post by Sparky 119 » Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:26 pm

Many thanks NAM Updater.👍

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Re: Elvington Museum

Post by NAM Updater » Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:26 am

My pleasure! :thumb:
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