Canon Bob
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I've been scanning some of my old Ektachromes from the 70's and found this quartet of radial engined beauties. The slides have fared pretty well considering that they were stored in a barn for over 20 years.
I can hear the sound of those pistons just looking at the photos.
RCAF CP107 Argus (marimtime patrol aircraft akin to the British Avro Shackleton). The Canadair CP107 Argus was a licenced built derivative of the Bristol Britannia and re-engined to give longer flight duration.
Vickers Varsity. Typically used as a radio trainer at flight training schools until replaced by HP Jetstreams and colloquially known as "The Pig". This example had been seconded into the RAE at Farnborough.
KC-97 Stratotanker. These magnificent birds were still visiting USAF bases well into the 70's
A Dakota III. This aircraft left the RAE and is currently with the BBMF as a support aircraft to provide tailwheel familiarisation for potential Lancaster jockeys.
I can hear the sound of those pistons just looking at the photos.
RCAF CP107 Argus (marimtime patrol aircraft akin to the British Avro Shackleton). The Canadair CP107 Argus was a licenced built derivative of the Bristol Britannia and re-engined to give longer flight duration.
Vickers Varsity. Typically used as a radio trainer at flight training schools until replaced by HP Jetstreams and colloquially known as "The Pig". This example had been seconded into the RAE at Farnborough.
KC-97 Stratotanker. These magnificent birds were still visiting USAF bases well into the 70's
A Dakota III. This aircraft left the RAE and is currently with the BBMF as a support aircraft to provide tailwheel familiarisation for potential Lancaster jockeys.
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