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BCBS/SCBS/'1066 Squadron' Hastings


If you served/flew on this Squadron/Unit, why not share your experience



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TG553 with BCBS and by the time this photo was taken 553 had been converted to a T5 http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1031801M.jpg



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'1066'  Squadron

I do seem to remember that at least two of the aircraft had "Cod War" stickers (Yes,the fish) on them from doing maritime patrols during the dispute with Iceland .

My memories of the Hastings are mainly of flying with them as supernumerary crew , which to a 17 year old was brilliant as I got paid extra (crew pay) for the honour.

I remember one of the flights was to Stornoway to pick up Salmon for the officers mess and others , think that was classed as a training flight (nav-ex).

Another was to Marham where we did six flights for Air Cadets air experience flights, I think after going round in circles all day I was a bit greener around the gills than the air cadets ! 

On a more personal note I served all my 4 1/2 years at Scampton with POL, BSA and FAPS sections of stores and 2 years with 617 squadron. So if anyone drops and recognizes me from that time please ask them to get in touch.

Seasons greetings and thanks John.

Chris Barrow.

 



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JY Handley Page Hastings T5 TG 518 DSC_9449.JPG



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