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41 Sqn RNZAF Freighter Restoration

26/4/2018

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​Our sister Association in New Zealand has a rather large artefact undergoing restoration at Aerospace Bristol, Filton. 

​Reposted from Aerospace Bristol: ​http://aerospacebristol.org/freighter
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NZ5911 taken on Tan Son Nhut, Saigon August 19 1966.
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Seen in New Zealand prior to transportation.
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Aerospace Bristol has returned one of the last remaining Bristol Type 170 Freighters home to Bristol from New Zealand in January 2018.  
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Designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, a total of 214 Freighters, and its passenger variant the Wayfarer, were built and used by airlines and air forces across the world. Sadly, only 11 complete Freighters survive in the world today, and this is the only one to be located in Europe.
Aerospace Bristol
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Artwork Raffle

26/4/2018

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Posted on behalf of David Walker.
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If you have any quieries please dont hesititate to email me at:
david@david-walker.org.uk

Payments via paypal available by using email address david@david-walker.org.uk and include reference to the Raffle.

David hopes to raise enough money to donate the original oil paining of "100 Years of Seek and Destroy" to 41 Squadron.
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76th Anniversary of Circus 122

12/4/2018

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The following pictures and war record were provided by Peter Lee about his cousin,  Flight Sergeant Teddy Watts.
WATTS, Edward George Hullet ‘Teddy’, 1051882, RAFVR;
b London, 11 Feb 19;
ed Holborn GS;
joined RAFVR, 29 Jul 40; 9 EFTS, Ansty, 1940; Crse 28, 9 SFTS (Master & Hurr), Hullavington, 1940-16 Apr 41;
plt badge & Sgt Plt, 16 Apr 41;
Crse 20, 57 OTU (Spit), Hwdn, 23 Apr-9 Jun 41;
RF/WUL in Spit Ia, K9942, Hwdn, 16 May 41;
501 Sqn (Spit II), Chilbolton, 19 Jun 41;
145 Sqn (Spit II), Merston, 10 Jul 41;
485 (NZ) Sqn (Spit Vb), Redhill, 1 Sep 41;
41 Sqn, 3 Dec 41-12 Apr 42;
7 days leave, 22 Dec 41;
7 days leave, 22 Jan 42;
Flt Sgt, ca Apr 42;

SD/KIA in Spit Vb, W3450, in combat w FW190s during Circus 122 to Hazebrouck Marshalling Yards, 12 Apr 42, aged 22;
s of Edward A. & Beatrice Watts, & husb of Margaret Watts of Stockwell, London;

bur Plot 2, Row 3, Grave 5, Dunkirk Town Cem Nord, F.

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RAF 100 - Leonardo Article

4/4/2018

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Many of us will be aware that on Sunday 1 April the Royal Air Force launched RAF100, a national campaign to mark its 100th year. 

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier gave lectures in London and Edinburgh to launch the campaign, and there have been some great interviews and programmes on the BBC over the last week, including with our customers at RAF Stations throughout the UK.
Reflecting on its proud record of serving the nation, the RAF100 campaign focuses on 3 themes which will: COMMEMORATE the service and sacrifice of those who have gone before; CELEBRATE its service men and women who continue to aid and protect people around the world; and INSPIRE the next generation, helping them to fulfil their potential and their future aspirations.
Leonardo is proud to be an official partner of the Royal Air Force for RAF100. We have a strong heritage over the past 100 years of helping the RAF maintain operational advantage through innovation in the design, development and production of airborne capability.  Many people working within our business have either joined us following a career with the Royal Air Force, or they continue to serve as Reserves or active members of their local Air Cadet Squadrons. 
Centenary events, activities and initiatives will run nationwide from April to the end of September 2018.  The enduring intent of the initiative, to inspire young people towards careers in aerospace and engineering, will run well into next year and beyond. This is obviously something that our business is already very active in supporting. We look forward to celebrating this very significant milestone with direct participation in initiatives and events throughout 2018, including:
  • Leonardo is contributing to the RAF100 legacy 'Inspire' appeal, through its contribution as an official sponsor.
     
  • We hosted the RAF100 STEM team on our STEM stand at the Big Bang in Birmingham in March.
     
  • Edinburgh STEM Ambassadors demonstrated their immersive work experience programme at the Chief of the Air Staff’s Parliamentary launch of RAF100 in Edinburgh last week, together with Edinburgh Engineering, Sales and Communications representatives.
     
  • STEM Ambassador exhibition and demonstration at RAF Cosford Air Show in June.
     
  • Leonardo STEM stand at RAF National Static Aircraft Tours on Horse Guards Parade in London (6 – 9 July) and at Glasgow Science Centre (31 Aug – 2nd Sept).
     
  • Leonardo heritage, present day activity and 'look to the future' captured in imagery and demonstration at the Royal International Air Tattoo in July, plus STEM presence in the TechnoZone.
     
  • Potential Engineering demonstration with Typhoon at the Royal International Air Tattoo and IMW Duxford in September.
     
  • Co-delivery with the RAF and headline sponsorship of a STEM day at the National Museum of Scotland in August, together with sponsorship of the RAF Benevolent Fund Scotland dinner.
In addition to the STEM events we are involved in, a few of the campaign’s major activities will include:
 
RAF100 Parade and Fly Past – London – 10 July
100 aircraft, representing the RAF’s history, will fly over Buckingham Palace and thousands of servicemen and women will take part in a parade through London.


RAF100 Augmented Reality Flypast App
From May, an app will become available enabling people to 'collect' aircraft and build their own flypast.  More information to follow….
 
More information on RAF100 can be found on RAF100 the Royal Air Force website: https://www.raf.mod.uk/raf100/

Please find below just a few of the projects through which we have supported the RAF over the years:


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Type 338 receive antenna associated with BOOZER. Development of radar and radar countermeasures gathered pace during the 1930s.
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Delivery of the Gyro Gun Sight MkII commenced in December 1943 allowing RAF Spitfire to achieve extraordinary success during air to air combat.
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B-17 100 Group. November 1943 witnessed the formation of No.100 Group (Bomber Support), specialising in the arts of electronic warfare, using Airborne CIGAR radio jamming equipment.
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Serrate radar warning (on WW2 Mosquito). Dual purpose night fight radar.
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In 1957 AI23 (AIRPASS) was produced for the BAC Lightning interceptor aircraft. This was the first high power radar with monopulse tracking to go into squadron service anywhere in the world.
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TIALD (Thermal Imaging and TV Laser Designator) is a second-generation laser designator pod, which entered service under an Urgent Operational Requirement in the 1991 Gulf War, used day and night for as a laser designator by Tornado GR1s.
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BRITECLOUD - EXPENDABLE ACTIVE DECOY. Designed for fast jet and fixed-wing aircraft, BriteCloud is a battery powered, self-contained advanced digital countermeasure designed to enhance platform survivability by defeating RF-guided missiles and fire control radars.
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PRAETORIAN - DEFENSIVE AIDS SUB SYSTEM. Introduced to service in 2004, Praetorian for Eurofighter Typhoon provides integrated situational awareness and enhanced platform protection against the full range of air-to-air and surface-to-air threats, enabling mission success.
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CAPTOR-E is the future primary sensor on Eurofighter Typhoon. It is Wide Field of Regard AESA radar which is the evolutionary approach to the proven Captor- M radar by technology insertion.
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Leonardo leads the delivery of over 60% of Eurofighter Typhoon avionics, including IFF, Navigation, Communications and mission controls.
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RAF Cosford Air Show

3/4/2018

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The RAF Cosford Air Show will be making an enclosure available exclusively to members of Squadron Associations for the 2018 event on Sunday 10th June 2018.

Details are listed below and further information will be promulgated closer to the event.

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Show Overview
In the year of RAF100 RAF Cosford Air Show are making this year's air show the most spectacular yet. With 100 RAF Aircraft on Static, 6 hours of flying and 5 hangars full of exhibitions we will be showcasing the best the Royal Air Force has to offer. The showground will be split into 4 villages each with their own eras. Our ‘Policing the Empire’ zone will cover WWI up to the start of WWII, the ‘World At War’ zone will cover the end of the 1930s to the beginning of the 1950s and the ‘Age of Uncertainty’ zone will span the 1950s to 1999 where you will enter the ‘New Millennium’ displaying the RAF in its current capacity.

 
Price


£50 per ticket. This includes:
-Entry to the show (currently priced at £25 per ticket)
-Private Enclosure
-Marquee and furniture
-Private Toilets
-Food and drink available to purchase
-Hosting by RAF Cosford Personnel
-Souvenir Programme (£6 each)
-Goody-bag provided by one of our Media Partners, Key Publishing
 
Location


The Enclosure is located alongside the RAF Cosford Families Enclosure next to the Air Traffic Control Tower.


Accessibility

Both the Disabled parking and Coach parking are connected by hard-standing taxiways. To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair you can book on line at www.eventmobility.org.uk, print out an advance booking form from the website or contact the office on 01386 725391 to request a form to be posted to you. The charity asks £25 for an electric scooter and £10 for a manual wheelchair. Disabled toilets will be available within the enclosure.


Food and Drink
Food and Drink can be purchased on the day in the enclosure.


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RAF Centenary

1/4/2018

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On this day in 1918, the Royal Air Force was formed following an Order in Council made by His Majesty King George V on 22 March 1918, resulting in the union of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and Royal Flying Corps (RFC).

 
On the inauguration of the Royal Air Force, His Majesty the King, sent the following telegram to Lord Rothermere, the President of the Air Council:

 "Today the Royal Air Force, of which you are Minister in Charge, comes into existence as the third arm of the Defences of the Empire. As General-in-Chief I congratulate you on its birth, and I trust that it may enjoy a vigorous and successful life."

 100 years later Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has issued this statement from Buckingham Palace:

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For more information on RAF100 events around the UK you can visit the official website: 
https://www.raf.mod.uk/raf100/

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