Guest MIKEC Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 Very new to this type of communication , but here we go. Served 26years in RAF as a ground engineer Aircraft Fitter Airframe (A 'RIGGER' in old money !) Had a very varied career, including two & half very enjoyable years spent in Southern Australia in the early 60's ,firstly on Sea Vixens at WRE Woomera on 'Red Top' trials then when that finished took over the 'Hydraulic & Tyre Bay' at RAAF Edinburgh Field on Maintenance Squadron supporting all the units aircraft including the Vulcan,Victor & Valiant on 'Blue Steel' trials of 4 JSTU. Wonderful ,happy days & Aussy friends we made then still visit us here in the UK & us them. Have two lovely daughters one in Forster, NSW & one in the UK . Have visited Temora air weekends on 4 occasions now & looking forward to the next (want to see that CAAC Sabre in action !) Must get to see the HARS operation, also to a Watts Bridge flyin & to Phillip Island for MotoGP Visit air displays here in the UK as often as possible, my favourite would be 'Flying Legends' at Duxford a really great show if you love big pistons !
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