Despite a positive forecast on the evening before heading up to Coventry, on arrival I was greeted by grey skies, low visibility and drizzle. On a positive note this weather was quite befitting the spectacle I had made the journey to see. Even more positive was the fact that this trip was only for an … Continue reading Shackleton Dusk Run 2017 – 2nd December
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Cold War Jets Part 1: Gloster Meteor
The first part in this new Jet age series begins with the first allied operational Jet; The Gloster Meteor. Early Days One can't look at the early days of Jet aircraft in Britain without mentioning Sir Frank Whittle, who had pioneered jet powered flight during the second world war, culminating with the first flight of … Continue reading Cold War Jets Part 1: Gloster Meteor