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Swordfish due tomorrow , 24th !

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:24 pm
by David Thompson
Have just picked this up on the Air Britain forum . Hope it's not too late and that someone can get to see her ;

ABIXers

Just a note, in case anyone is nearby and hasn't already heard, but RNHF's Swordfish II LS326 is due to visit Sherburn Aero Club at Sherburn-in-Elmet tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon before going on to Brough. This rare event is the first time that LS326 has been to her birthplace for over a decade and so shouldn't be missed.

Crew will be Lieutenant Simon Wilson and AETs Connell and Robertson. Oh, and "Thundercat" - if anyone goes, ask about him!

Lee Howard
17446
Street/Yeovilton, Somerset

Re: Swordfish due tomorrow , 24th !

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:17 am
by an2003dy
Just heard on the scanner about an aircraft taking off, thought i'd look on here first as i thought they stopped all the flights, then saw your message. Was going to depart Brough now (1015), but just heard that the flight has been delayed until 12-1230 approx, i'm gutted because i'm on a late at work and won't be able to see her!!! Hopefully someone will be able to post some pics!! Thanks in advance.

Andy

Re: Swordfish due tomorrow , 24th !

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:33 pm
by benyboy
Over Howden this afternoon, very nice :D

Re: Swordfish due tomorrow , 24th !

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:05 pm
by teeonefixer
The engine was a reluctant starter at Sherburn, so it was delayed arriving and departing from Brough (4pm-ish ?)
Brough site has a long history rebuilding airframes for the FAAHAF, starting with W5856, VR931, LS326 wings and currently back on W5856.