JP5 for Classic Flight
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Then I think he ought to become a member here as no doubt he will have some very interesting stories to tell!!
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He should but he is extremely tight lipped about a lot of what went on, particularly his accident hence my researching via the net rather than talking to him.Nigel H-J wrote:no doubt he will have some very interesting stories to tell!!
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Hi Twigman.
welcome to the mad house. Facinating stuff!!! Peter Mac is your man for the Hunter stuff... he may well be able to provide you with some info.
Hope you enjoy your stay.
welcome to the mad house. Facinating stuff!!! Peter Mac is your man for the Hunter stuff... he may well be able to provide you with some info.
Hope you enjoy your stay.
Ben.
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Did I read somewhere (not sure if it was on here, another forum or in a magazine) that the CAA have banned the JP from aerobatics. I think it was something to do with the wing spar?? One having come to griev after doing aeobatics & a wing going AWOL.
Still, its good to have one in service that will be cared for - shame you can't get XM603 even as a static aircraft
Bob
Still, its good to have one in service that will be cared for - shame you can't get XM603 even as a static aircraft
Bob
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Yep, I think you are correct Bob, JP's have not been grounded but have had there aerobatics removed from thier permit to fly.
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Further research suggests XE647 was Oscar at sometime in its life:Twigman wrote:IRL XE647 was "Hotel" a FGA9 Hunter of 208 squadron which my father crashed and ejected from on 30th June1964.petermcleland wrote: I was using "Oscar" XE647 :think:
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There is a MPD (Mandatory Permit Directive) on all Jet Provost/Strikemasters limiting manoeuvres to +3.00g & -0.25g until an inspection programme for the spar attachments has been decided upon.
Hopefully once this has been published the restriction will be lifted.
Tom.
Hopefully once this has been published the restriction will be lifted.
Tom.