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Solway Aviation Museum from the Air
Read more: Solway Aviation Museum from the AirHave a look at the Solway Aviation Museum’s aircraft from a pilot’s perspective … In the air. Why not visit us and get an even closer look on the ground!
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Cumbrian War Hero Honoured With Lancaster Bomber Flypast
Read more: Cumbrian War Hero Honoured With Lancaster Bomber FlypastSource : Meg Jorsh (News & Star) A Cumbrian World War Two hero was honoured with a personal flypast by a Lancaster bomber to celebrate his 89th birthday. Harry Dobinson, of Monks Close, Penrith, survived 30 missions as a rear gunner on the planes – a job where 56 out of every 100 airmen were killed.…
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Frank Relives His Time as Vulcan Bomber Pilot
Read more: Frank Relives His Time as Vulcan Bomber PilotSource : Sarah Newstead (News & Star) Former Flight Lieutenant Frank Hilton was reunited with the aircraft he last flew 37 years ago during the Cold War. He said: “The smell of every aircraft is particular to itself. As soon as I stepped in, a whole flood of memories came back.” Mr Hilton flew the…
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