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ROY AL AIR FORCE DISPLAY 1950

INDEX OF EVENTS

Event No. Tim:! Description

R.A.F. Exhibition

Page No.

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9

10

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

10.30 a.m.

11.15 a.m.

11.30 a.m.

11.45 a.m.

12.00 p.m.

12.20 p.m.

12.45 p.m.

1.10 p.m.

1.30 p.m.

1.40 p.m.

Apprentices' and Cadets' Massed Bands

Gliding Demonstration-Air Training Corps

3-inch Mortar Demonstration-R.A.F. Regiment

Aerobatics " on request " ...

(a) W.R.A.F. Physical Training

(b) Continuity Drill

(c) R.A.F. Police Dogs

(a) W.R.A.F. Central Band

(b) R.A.F. Police Dogs

(c) Gymnastic Display

Friday. Cooper Trophy Race-R.Aux.A.F.

Saturday. Air Drill-R.Aux.A.F.

Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force

Aerobatics by Chipmunk aircraft

Massed physical training display

INTERVAL During the interval, two photographic reconnaissance aircraft will take photographs of sections of the crowd. The aircraji will land, the photographs will be developed and enlarged and displayed in the Exhibition. The photographic aircraft are a Spitfire 19 and a Mosquito 34 These types carried out many sorties over enemy territory during the war.

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Event No. Time Description Page No.

11 2.30 p.m. Individual aerobatics by Vampire ... 18

12 2.35 p.m. Display of veteran aircraft . .. 18

13 2.45 p.m. Individual aerobatics by Meteor 19

14 3.05 p.m. Formation flying by Harvards 19

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Event No. Time Description Page No.

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3.07 p.m. Formation aerobatics by Meteor team

3.19 p.m. Helicopter circus

3.27 p.m. Attack on a strong-point

3.40 p.m. Individual aerobatics by a Spitfire 16

3.45 p.m. Defence of an airfield

4.01 p.m. Formation aerobatics by Vampire team

4.12 p.m. Demonstration by new aircraft types

4.32 p.m. Sailplane aerobatics .. .

4.36 p.m. The attack on Amiens prison

4.55 p.m. " Crazy flying "

5.06 p.m. Fly-p.::si.-Part 1

5.08 p.m. Pattern Flying

5.15 p.m. Fly-past.-Part 2

NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF · THE PUBLIC Information Centres, Lavatories, St. John Ambulance Stations, and drinking water points are provided in all enclosures.

Telephone Call Offices are available at convenient points, and there is also a Mobile Post Office.

Loud Speakers have been installed in all Enclosures, and will be used to broadcast a running commentary on the Display, music and special announcements.

Lost Property will be deposited at Information Centres, and notifications of losses can be left at these centres, to which any complaints should also be referred.

There are various buildings within the Enclosures. The Committee warn the public that they cannot hold themselves responsible for accidents arising out of the improper use of these buildings as viewing points.

The Committee have not authorised any collections to be made in connection with the Display.

There is a tent and enclosure for members of the Royal Air F0rces Association and their friends. The Farnborough R.A.F.A. Club in Farnborough Road will also be open for visiting members.

The Ministry of Supply have kindly lent Farnborough Airfield for the Display. This programme is published by the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund, by arrangement with the Air Ministry. The Fund acknowledges with gratitude the facilities granted by the Air Ministry and the Ministry of Supply, and expresses thanks to all those concerned with the production of the Display, and to "The Aeroplane," C. E. Brown, Central Press Photos Ltd., "The Daily Graphic," "Flight " and Sport and General Press Agency Ltd., for their courtesy in supplying photographs.

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ACHTUNG! This was the cry of German air-crews when they sighted British fighters during

the war. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund asks your attention now, for it

stifl has need of your support.

Expenditure on all forms of relief to past and present members of the R.A.F.

and \V.R.A.F. and their dependants, has progressively increased since the war

although income has been falling.

Last year the Fund spent over £711,000 and it still cannot see when calls for help

will diminish. The Fund endeavours to enable dependants to carry on some

semblance of the life to which they are accustomed and to help children into

careers that their fathers might reasonably have expected them to follow.

Many firms, large and small, are giving their support to the Fund and many

individuals are generously subscribing. The heavy annual expenditure is likely to

continue for many years to come if the Fund is to fulfil its aims and objects of

providing relief/or cases arising from casualties in war as well as from flying

accidents and ordinary distress in peace.

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THE ROYAL AIR FORCE EXHIBITION

MAIN EXHIBITION HANGAR

Members of the public are invited to visit 1he Main Exhibition Hangar, open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., to

see special exhibits illustrating various aspects of Royal Air Force activities and achievements. The hangar is

on the south side of the airfield and is marked on the plan. The exhibits include :-

Hall of Achievement. This is at the entrance to the hangar. Exhibits illustrate outstanding peacetime

achievements of the Royal Air Force, ranging from the High Speed Flight's Schneider Trophy success

of 1931 to the double crossing of the Atlantic by Fighter Command jet aircraft in 1948 and the work of

Transport Command in the Berlin airlift in 1948-49.

Fighter Control Units. This demonstrates how Britain's radar defences assist Fighter Command to direct

their squadrons to intercept hostile aircraft. The Fighter Control Units of the Royal Auxiliary Air

Force are manned by men and women spare-time volunteers who train in the evenings, at week-ends

and at annual summer camps.

Night Vision Trainer. As used for the ground training of night fighter pilots and gunners. Visitors are invited

to test their marksmanship under simulated night conditions.

Free Gunnery Trainer. This turret enables air gunners to practise on the ground. A moving target is

projected on a screen and can be followed by revolving the turret. Visitors are invited to test their skill.

Link Trainers. The cockpits of these miniature aircraft reproduce the controls and instruments of a full-size

machine and any flying manoeuvre can be simulated on the ground. When the

cockpit is hooded, the pupil can practise flying by instruments alone.

Visitors are invited to enter the cockpit and handle the controls.

Signals Display. On view is some of the latest radar· and

radio equipment used by the R .A.F . in the air and on the

ground, including the Gee navigation set, the Babs/

Rebecca blind landing aid and the radio compass.

A diagrammatic panel shows how the R.A.F. teleprinter

service operates an intricate network of communi­

cations throughout the world and there is a

model of a radar defensive system.

Sport. Sports and pastimes are highly regarded by

the R.A.F. and facilities for sport are available

on all stations at home and abroad.

R.A.F. Medical Services. Every airman receives first-class medical attention. The exhibit gives a good

indication of the scope of this essential service.

Photography. Latest techniques in air photography are explained and modem camera equipment is on show.

Aircraft. A series of scale models of R.A.F. aircraft illustrates the great strides which have taken place in the

design of fighters , bombers, transports and trainers.

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Education. Here is illustrated the work of the R.A .F. Education Branch in stimulating higher education and

the development of cultural interests. Airmen are given every opportunity to study for technical or

professional examinations.

Planned Servicing of Aircraft. This model demonstrates the latest methods of aircraft maintenance now

adopted by the R.A.F.

Parachute Packing by the W.R.A.F. This highly-skilled task is entrusted to specially trained airwomen.

IN THE

How the Auto-Pilot Works. Here is your oppor­

tunity to learn the secrets of ' George '-the automatic

mechanism that ' takes over ' from the human pilot on

long-distance flights .

Power-Driven Gun Turrets. Hydraulically-operated

revolving turrets of this kind are fitted to R.A.F. heavy

bombers for defence against fighter aircraft. These may

be operated by the public if they wish .

Engine Design. Examples of piston and jet engines are

exhibited.

SMALLER HANGARS A number of exhibits are accommodated in smaller hangars near the main hangar and on the north side of the airfield. These include :-

Meteor Cockpit. Visitors are invited to sit in this cockpit and, without leaving the ground, to experience

the sensation of high-speed flight in a jet fighter.

Apprentices at Work. Boys of 15 to 17! are trained by the R.A.F. in a wide variety of trades and adminis­

trative duties. Many of the R.A.F.'s future leaders will be chosen from the ranks of these apprentices.

Air Training Corps. The A.T.C. is a pre-entry training organisation for boys of 14 to 18. It is the Corps for

boys interested in flying, gliding, radar, wireless, electricity and everything connected with the operation

of aircraft.

Cinema Vans. Two mobile cinemas show a series of films about the Royal Air Force.

Airfield Construction Section. The Airfield Construction Branch demonstrates its work and some of

its engineering equipment.

IN THE OPEN The R.A.F.'s most up-to-date aircraft will be on view in the aircraft parks and elsewhere, side by side with aircraft such as the Lancaster which made its name in the last war. The public are invited to inspect the Meteors and Vampires from the viewing steps and to enter the Lancasters and see what it is like to be a member of a bomber's crew.

A number of veteran aircraft are also on display in a park of their own not far from the main exhibition hangar. Here are some of the famous fighting aircraft of the 1914•1918 war.

Other exhibits well worth a visit include a Hamilcar heavy transport glider fully loaded with military equipment ; a 32 ft. span winged target of the type used for gunnery practice ; mobile classrooms ; a high-speed air-sea rescue launch ; fully-manned Royal Observer Corps posts and the famous ' Man Takes Wings' mobile exhibition.

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Event No. 1 .

Event No. 2 .

Gliding Demonstration -

Air Training Corps

10.30 - 11.00 10.45-11.15

Apprentices' & Cadets' Massed Bands The R.A.F. Apprentices massed bands will march round the airfield, followed I 5 minutes later by the

Air Training Corps massed bands over the same route. A combination of massed pipes, trumpets, flutes and

brass, the Apprentices bands are those of No. I School of Technical Training, R.A.F., Halton, and No. I Radio

School, R.A.F., Cranwell. They are entirely voluntary, and the bandsmen are trained by instructors fro:o the

R.A.F. School of Music. The Halton goat mascot, "Leading Aircraftman Lewis II,"

is attached to the Apprentices pipe band. He is a Welsh mountain goat with an alleged voracious

appetite for R.A.F. documents. The Air Training Corps bands are from squadrons in

Nos. 61 (Eastern Reserve), 63 (Western and Welsh Reserve) and No. 66 (Scottish Reserve) Groups.

The Cadets volunteer for band duties in addition to their spare-time service training.

Four Air Training Corps Cadets, each accompanied by a

gliding instructor, flying Slingsby Sedbergh two-seater trainer sailplanes, will

be launched by motor-winch and cable, circle the airfield, and land . There are 49 A.T.C.

gliding schools in Great Britain, and last. year nearly 2,250 Cadets qualified for their "A" gliding certificates.

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Event No. 3. 11.30 - 11.45

3-inch Mortar Demonstration: R.A.F. Regiment In this demonstration, a 3-inch mortar detachment of the Royal Air Force Regiment will engage a common target, with

sand-filled practice bombs, at a range of 200 yards. In actual warfare, targets can be accurately engaged at

ranges of 500 to 3,200 yards, with high-explosive or smoke-bombs.

Tke R.A.F. Regiment is a highly-specialised force of ground fighting men trained

in the local protection of R .A.F. airfields against enemy

attack. The Regiment has e:irned an excellent reputation

of achievement in all parts of the

world. To-day the Regiment includes

rifle squadrons, light anti-aircraft

and armoured car squadrons,

and in addition to its airfield

defence role, is responsible for the

ground fighting instruction

of all R .A.F. personnel.

Each rifle squadron

includes a 3-inch

mortar flight.

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Event No. 4. 11 .45 - 12 .00 Aerobatics "On Request"

Two Pilots in Boulton Paul Balliol aircraft will perform any normal

aerobatic manoeuvre asked for by spectators. A roving microphone will

be passed through the enclosures and spectators are asked to take

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the opportunity of testing the pilots' ability.

The Balliols will be flown by instructors from

Nos. 2 and 7 Flying Training Schools.

The Boulton Paul Balliol, which has a

1,280 h.p. Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, is a new

advanced trainer now being introduced into the

R.A.F. The instructor and pupil sit side by side,

and the aircraft is used for air gunnery

instruction as well as for flying training.

It has a top speed of 305 m.p.h.

Event No. 5. 12.00-12.20

Site 'A' W.R.A.F.· Physical Training Display

A display of physical training by members of the Women's Royal

Air Force, accompanied by the W.R.A.F. Band. The demonstration

will begin with a march to display formation, followed by

rhythmical free standing exercises of the type taught to all

W.R.A.F. recruits on entering the Service. The display

will close with maze-running and counter-marching.

Site 'B ' Continuity Drill- R.A.F. Regiment A demonstration of R.A .F. drill, performed by a squad of 72 men, and executed as a continuous

series of movements without guidance or word of command. Most of the airmen taking part are

National Service entrants, whose average age is 18! years. This form of drill is designed to show

that a body of men, all comparatively new to the Service, can be trained in the co-ordination of

m\nd and body to develop perfect team-work and precision in movement.

Site 'C' R.A.F. Police Dogs

A demonstration of obedience tests by

R.A.F. Police dogs, which will include

various aspects of their training, such as

searching for intruders, protection of a

policeman attacked while making an arrest,

catching and holding a prisoner attempting

a getaway, and other exercises to show the

animals' gymnastic and mental ability.

Police dogs are an integral part of the

R.A.F. Police organisation, and perform

invaluable work in the protection of

Service ' property and the saving of man­

power. The dogs are all Alsatians. Training and

breeding is carried out at the R.A.F . Police Dog Depot at Staverton, near Gloucester.

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Event No. 6. 12.20 - 12.45

Site 'A' W.R.A.F. Central Band A display of marching, and counter-marching by the Women's

Royal Air Force Central Band. This brass band was formed last

year, and has taken part in the ' Royal Tournament and the

Lord Mayor's Show. The smaller drum and trumpet band has

made extensive tours in Europe and the United

Kingdom during recent years.

Site 'B' R.A.F. Police Dogs (See Event No. 5)

Site 'C' R.A.F. Gymnastic Display A display of gymnastics by an R.A.F. team to a band accompaniment.

It will begin with recreative activity and free standing exercises,

followed by circle formation exercises and maze-running. A

demonstration of exercises involving the use of heavy logs will

then be given, and the event will end with vaulting over the high

and low box-horse and agility work on gymnastic mats.

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Event No. J. 12.45 - 1.10

Cooper Trophy Race-R.Aux.A.F. FRIDAY The race for the Cooper Trophy is an annual competition for the 20 Royal Auxiliary

Air Force fighter squadrons. It will be run over two laps of a closed circuit, a total distance of 72 miles.

Eliminating heats have been held earlier in the summer, and eight aircraft will compete in the final. Three representative types of aircraft- Meteor, Vampire and Spitfire- will take part, handicapped according to performance. Present holders of the trophy are No. 502 (Ulster) Squadron, based at Aldergrove.

(This race will be contested only on Friday, July 7.)

Air Drill-R.Aux.A.F. SATURDAY Air drill is the flying equivalent of the precision movements of the parade ground.

It cal!s for a high degree of discipline and flying skill. Orders are passed to each aircraft from the leader by radio-telephone. The aircraft engaged in this event

are Vampire fighters of Nos. 601 (County of London) and 604 (County

of Middlesex) Squadrons, and Spitfires of Nos. 610 (County of Chester), 611 (West Lan-

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Event No. 8. 1.10-1.30

Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force

A display of marching and counter-marching in slow and quick time.

The massed bands in this event include the R.A.F. Central Band,

Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 Regional Bands, the R.A.F. Regiment Band,

the Central Band of the Women's Royal Air Force, and the

voluntary bands of the Halton and Cranwell apprentices schools.

Altogether 400 musicians will take part.

The R.A.F. Central Band, which is based at Uxbridge, was formed

in 1920, and is well known to radio listeners and the public. Both

the Central and the Regional Bands have made extensive overseas tours.

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Event No. 9. 1.30 - 1.40

Aerobatics by two Chipmunks

The De Ha vi/land Chipmunk has lately gone i-nto service as a trainer for units

of the R.A.F. Volunteer Reserve and the University Air Squadrons. It is an

extremely manoeuvrable two-seater and its capabilities will be demonstrated

by two pilots of the Central F~ying School.

Powered by a 145 h.p. Gipsy Majer engine, the Chipmunk has a top speed

of 143 m.p.h.

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Event No. 10. 1.40-2.00

Massed P.T. Display by R.A.F. Recruits A demonstration of marching and free standing physical training will be given by R.A.F. recruits, accompanied by the massed bands which took part in Event No. 8. The recruits taking part in this demonstration have been in the Service between five and eight weeks. All the exercises performed are taken from the normal physical training syllabus for recruits in the Royal Air Force.

INTERVAL During the interval two photographic reconnaissance aircraft, a Spitfire 19 and a Mosquito 34,

will photograph sections of the crowd. Later in the afternoon these photographs will be displayed in the Exhibition Hangar.

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A HELPING HAND IN TIME OI

Work of the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund by

Air Vice-Marshal Sir John CORDINGLEY K.C.B., C.B.E. ,

Controller of the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund

THE MEMORIAL ON VICTORIA EMBANKMENT

A benevolent Jund, helping more than 30,000 cases every year, and whose annual expenditure on relief of distress last year exceeded £711,000, may justly claim to be tackling a big job

wholeheartedly. Such is the proud achievement of the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund whose work last year was on such a scale that expenditµre exceeded income by more than £300,000.

The Fund's story started in 1919 when it was founded by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Trenchard. It

exists-to sum up its purpose in a phrase-to relieve distress among all past and present members of the R.A.F. and W.R.A .F. and their dependants. In that cause nearly £3-and-a-half million has been spent during the past 31 years on relief of distress alone.

This afternoon you are seeing the dramatic side of the R.A.F. picture-the skill of brave men, the wonder of modern aircraft and all the excitement of an air display. The work of the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund lies elsewhere, privately, among men and women fallen on hard times through no fault of their own ; among families of those killed on duty : among the disabled and the needy. In any large body of men there are those who from time to time need a helping hand and it is with them that the Fund is concerned.

The task is formidable but immensely worthwhile. More than 30,000 cases helped every year mean happiness and relief for a very much larger number of men, women and children. Remember that each " case " dealt with solves the problems not only of the man whose name appears on the file, since the majority of applicants have wives, families or dependants who share their troubles and benefit from the relief.

That volume of relief has increased tremendously since the late war. Many may be surprised to learn that, far from diminishing the Fund's work, the return of peace markedly increased our expenditure. Calls upon the und have increased steadily every year since 1945, and we cannot yet tell when the peak period will be reached. The Fund is stil.1 helping men who served during the 1914-18 war and so you will readily appreciate that 25 years from now veterans of the Second World War will still be in need of help.

What sort of help does the Fund i?.rovide ? " Relief from distress " is a wide term, covering many varied activities. '{;.

Educational assistance which is one of the Fund's most valuable functions is not confined to children. In many cases the Fund has helped, and in fact is still helping, men and women whose education, business or professional training was interrupted by the war.

Also children of the war years, many having lost a father in the air, are now growing up and reaching school age in increasing numbers. At present, therefore, educational assistance is one of the Fund's most valuable duties. The _volume is increasing rapidly. Last year £74,000 was spent on education, plus £12,590 for

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the upkeep of the Fund's own two residential schools. This was £16,000 more than in the previous year and we expect a still further increase in 1950. So far as education alone is concerned we anticipate that peak expenditure will be reached between 1959 and 1966. University scholarships and other higher-educational courses also come within the scope of the Fund.

The increased cost of living, particularly serious for those living on a pension or with limited means, and the unsatisfactory housing situation are two other contemporary problems that add to the Fund's burdens.

The Fund has paid for the building of homes for the families of those killed and for disabled men. Typical of such homes are 26 houses at Trenchard and Rhodes-Moorhouse Courts, Morden, Surrey. Many of the families there, some with several growing children, were previously living in deplorable, cramped accommodation for which they had to pay exorbitant rents.

The Fund has a system of honorary county representatives, strategically placed throughout the country, who can, where necessary, visit widows or next-of-kin of fatal casualties or disabled R.A.F. members in hospital. This is used where the normal method of investigation by our voluntary agents (R.A.F.A., S.S.A.F.A., etc.) is not applicable.

Who is eligible for consideration? Anyone commissioned or enlisted in the R.A.F. or W.R.A.F., whatever their rank or job, qualifies for aid when in distress by the very fact of service, past or present. National Servicemen, called up since January 1, 1949, are normally eligible for assistance orily for a limited period after completing their service. All others remain eligible for consideration at all times, as do their dependants likewise.

I believe that when you leave Farnborough this afternoon, you will/eel immensely proud of the Royal Air Force. Will you express that pride and your gratitude for the past sacrifices of the R.A.F. by sparing a thought for the less fortunate among those who are serving and have served? The Appeals Committee, whose chairman, Lord Riverdale, is also chairman of the Council of the Fund, has its headquarters at I Sloane Street, S. W. 1 (Tel. : SLOane 1681).

Because exr,enditure is in excess of income it is essential for the Fund to have increased support if its work is to go on at the present rate in the coming years. The Council has been spending capital in excess of income in past years and is prepared to go on doing so rather than let worthy men and women suffer hardship. However this is not a course that can be prolonged indefinitely.

if you will send a donation or make a subscription, you will be paying a practical tribute to the Service of which we are all so proud by doing your best to make sure that its members need never dread poverty or ill-luck.

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Event No. 11. 2.30-2.34

Individual Aerobatics by a Vampire The De Havilland Vampire is the standard single jet day-fighter, widely used at home and overseas. The Mark 3 is a

fighter, and the Mark 5 a fighter-bomber. The Vampire has four 20 mm. guns and its main characteristics

are high speed and great manoeuvrability. The aircraft in this event will be a standard machine

carrying all normal war equipment.

Powered by a D .H. Goblin engine of 3,000 lb. thrust, the Vampire has a top speed of 531 m.p.h.

A special version of the Vampire with the more powerful Ghost engine

holds the world altitude record of 59,492 feet .

The aircraft in this event is from No.

247 Squadron.

Event No. 12. 2.35-2.45 Veteran Aircraft Unlike the present generation of aircraft, those of the early flying days are very susceptible to wind

and rain. Weather permitting, four veteran aircraft will fly. Their ages range from 34 to 41 years.

SOPWITH PU P 1916

The four aircraft are the Bleriot (1909), Deperdussin (1911) and Blackburn ( 1912)

monoplanes, and the Sopwith Pup (1916). The Pup biplane, a well­

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known fighter of the 1914-1918 war, is a direct ancestor

of the Hawker P. 1052, which is

flying in Event No. 21 .

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Event No. 13

2.45 - 2.50 Individual aerobatics by a Meteor

Event No. 14. 3.05 - 3.07

Formation flying by Harvards

North American Harvard trainers will fly past

in formation at a low altitude.

The Gloster Meteor is the standard twin-jet day fighter of

Fighter Command. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce

Derwent engines, each of 3,500 lb. thrust, and < an

climb at the rate of 7,350 feet a minute. Its armament

consists of four 20 mm. guns.

In 1946 the Meteor established a world speed record of

616 m.p.h., and was officially recognised as the fastest

aircraft in the world at that time. The aircraft in this

event is from No. 203 Advanced Flying School.

The Harvard was one of the trainer-aircraft in which

thousands of war-time pilots were trained.

It is still giving yeoman service, but

is being replaced by more modern types.

The aircraft in this event are from the Central

Flying School.

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Event No. 15. 3.07 - 3 .19

~ Formation Aerobatics by Meteor team ,. i;;.

.t This demonstration of formation aerobatics

5Ya Meteors calls for the highest standard of flying and for constant practice.

In high-speed events~ f this type, it is a feat in itself to keep the manoeuvres confined to the airfield area.

The aerobatics are performed at a speed of 400-500 m.p.h. and the actual manoeuvres carried

out wtll depend on the weather conditions at the time of performance.

The aircraft are from No. 263 Squadron.

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Event No. 16. 3.19 - 3.27

The Helicopter Circus

The performing Helicopters in this event may be compared with a gr.oup of

circus animals. In true circus tradition they are controlled by a ring-master, complete with whip.

The Helicopters are from the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment.

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Event No. 17. 3.27-3.39

Attack on a strong-point . . the ground forces called for assistance. This arrived in

the form of 12 fighters, and the strong-point was captured."

A reconnaissance patrol of armoured cars is confronted by an enemy

strong-point consisting of dug-in tanks. Unable to advance, the patrol

leader radios a request for air support. In answer to his request two formations

of fighter-bombers are despatched. They arrive over the target, pin-point the

tanks, and attack in two waves, with rockets and bombs. The strong-point

is " liquidated " and the patrol moves on.

The armoured cars are from R.A.F. Regiment units of the British Air

Forces of Occupation, Germany and the Vampires from Nos. 3 and

16 Squadrons and the Central Gunnery S_chool.

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Event No . 1 8. 3.40 - 3.44

Individual aerobatics by a Spitfire 16 Effective aerobatics are not the sole prerogative of jet fighters . All of the manoeuvres

seen in earlier events can be performed by piston-engined fighters, but at a slower speed.

This does not detract from their spectacular value, as the turns, loops and rolls can be

made with a smaller radius, and are consequently easier for the spectators to follow.

A member of No. 17 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Squadron will demonstrate the

capabilities of a Spitfire 16.

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Event No. 19. 3.45- 4.01

The defence of an airfield On the airfield 12 defending fighters are at readiness awaiting the approach of an enemy light­

bomber formation. The alarm is given, the fighters" scramble," and after forming up, intercept the bombers as they near their target. Meanwhile, enemy long-range intruder fighters have penetrated the defences, and flying low to achieve surprise, attack the airfield in support of the bombers. The ground defences retaliate and several of the defending fighters are diverted to deal with the new threat. After a brisk combat the enemy is driven off. Short of ammunition, and in need of refuelling, the defenders land rapidly in a stream. Within a few minutes they are ready for the next attack.

The "enemy" bombers are represented by De Havilland Mosquitos of Nos. 23, 141 and 264 Squadrons. The" enemy " intruders are De Havilland Hornet fighters of Nos. 19, 41 , 64 and 65 Squadrons .

...,,._,~·--, ~- --. The defending fighters are Meteor 4's of Nos. 66 and 92 Squadrons.

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Event No. 20. 4.01 - 4.11

Formation Aerobatics

by Vampire team

This event may be regarded as a companion one

to the Meteor formation aerobatics seen

earlier in the afternoon, and the expert

spectator will notice several differences. The

Vampire, being a }ighter and less powerful

aircraft thaB. the twin-engined fighter,

performs its manoeuvres in a smaller

space and at slower speed, but

the same high degree of flying

and team-work is required.

The aircraft in this event are from No.

Squadron which, in 1948 made the first

jet crossing of the Atlantic. During the

American tour which followed the Atlantic

crossing, the Squadron's aerobatic

team created a great impression

with displays similar to

that staged to-day.

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Event No. 21. 4.12-4.32

Demonstration by new aircraft types

Four new types of jet aircraft, representative of modem design trends, will

show their paces. They are :-

1 Hawker P. 1052 - Experimental Type - Rolls-Royce Nene Engine

2 De Havilland Venom - Fighter-Bomber - D.H. Ghost Engine

a Vickers-Armstrongs 510 - Experimental Type - Ro/ls-Royce Nene Engine

4 English Electric Canberra - Bomber - 2 Rolls-Royce Avon Engines

The Canberra and the Venom are both in production for the R.A.F.

The Hawker P. 1052 and the Vickers 510 have been

constructed under the Ministry of Supply

research programme to obtain information

relating to the performance of aircraft

with swept-back Vl"ings.

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Aerobatics by a Sailplane

An Olympia sailplane will be towed over the

airfield and released. It will perform various

aerobatic manoeuvres, before landing on

the airfield.

This type of aircraft is popularly (but

incorrectly) known as a glider. The

latter term applies to a machine of lower

performance which is normally

incapable of soaring.

The sailplane is flown by an

Instructor from the Empire

Test Pilots' School.

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Event No. 23. 4.36-4.54 The attack on Amiens Prison

(Photograph taken during the actual operation)

On February 18, 1944, a formation of Mosquitos of

the 2nd Tactical Air Force, Jed by the late Group-Captain

P. C. Pickard, D.S.o., D.F.c., attacked the prison at

Amiens, in enemy-occupied France. They were

escorted by Tempests.

Lying in the prison were over 100 Frenchmen under

sentence of death for their brave efforts in the Allied

one New Zealand-took off, meeting their escort over

the south coast. Flying at a very low level, they found

and attacked the prison, breaching the walls and

destroying the German-occupied parts of the building

with great accuracy. Amid the smoke and confusion

over 70 of the French patriots broke out and escaped

into the surrounding countryside. Group-Captain

cause. Their lives depended on the success of the Pickard and his navigator, the crew of another Mosquito

attack. and two fighters were Jost in this gallant exploit.

The plan was to break the walls of the prison with bombs,

and at the same time to destroy those parts of the building

kncwn to be inhabited by the German guards and

Gestapo officials.

At 11 a.m. when snow was falling in England the three

Mosquito Squadrons-one British, one Australian and

In this event the attack on Amiens prison is reproduced,

and then, using this inspiring incident as an introduction,

the potentialities of air power in other fields of activity

are demonstrated. Mosquitos will attack a replica of

the prison building. The walls having been breached, ..... I conrd.

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a Handley Page Hastings long-range transport aircraft

wH! parachute arms to the escaping men. A Hadrian

glider will land, and having been filled to capacity with

the rescued men, will be " snatched " by a Dakota.

Throughout the operation e.;corting Spitfires will patrol

overhead to beat off attacks by enemy aircraft.

The aircraft in this event are from the following units :

Event No. 24. 4.55 - 5.0 S

Mosquitos - Nos. 14 and 98 Squadrons; Hastings,

Dakota, Hadrian - Transport Command ; Spitfires -

Nos. 610, 611 and 613 Squadrons, R.Aux.A.F. "Enemy

fighters ,. - Fighter Command.

"Crazy Flying"

There are many types of pupil- some good, some not

so good. Even with the not so good ones it is worth while

persevering.

Two instructors of the Central Flying School, flying

De Havilland Chipmunk trainers, will show the right

and the wrong way to fly. The radio-telephone

conversation between the instructor and

his " pupil " will be relayed

over the loud speakers.

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Event No. 25. 5.06 - 5.08

Fly-past (Part 1) Aircraft of Coastal, Transport and Bomber

Commands will fly over the airfield, followed by

bombers of the United States Air Force. The

order of the fly-past will be :-

Sunderlands

Dakotas

Hastings

Superfortresses

Lincolns

From Nos. 201 and 230

Squadrons, Coastal Command

From No. 27 Squadron,

Transport Commana

From No. 297 Squadron,

Transport Command

U .S.A.F .

From Nos. 7, 9, 12, 15, 49,

50, 61, 83, 90, 97, JOO, IOI,

138, 148 and 214 Squadrons,

Bomber Command.

The Lincolns will fly over the other formations

in a two-minute " stream," representing the night

bombing tactics of the late war. It will be

noted that the American Superfortresses fly past

in the close formation that they adopted in the

late war, when they normally operated by day,

in order to provide a concentration of fire­

power for their mutual protection against enemy

fighter formations.

Included in the fly-past will be a Lincoln of the

Royal Australian Air Force, a North Star of the

Royal Canadian Air Force, a Dakota of the Indian

Air Force, and two of the Transport Command

aircraft will be flown by crews of the Royal New

Zealand Air Force and the South African Air Force.

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Event No. 26. 5.08-5.15

Pattern Flying

Harvards of the Central Flying

School return and demonstrate

formation patterns.

The Central Flying School

is guardian of the tradition

of organised flying instruc­

tion, which was born in the

days of the first world war

and developed with the

passage of time, and which

is a major factor influencing

Royal Air Force efficiency in

peace and war. The C.F.S. is

responsible for the technique of

flying instruction, and, in par­

ticular, for ensuring that it does

not lag behind developments

in operational flying. Its chief

task is to train flying in-

structors who, by their skill

knowledge and enthusi-

asm, maintain the

flying efficiency of

the Royal Air Force.

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EventNo.27. 5.15-5.17

Fly-past (Part 2)

A parade of fighters will fly

over the airfield in formation.

The aircraft taking part are:-

SPITFIRES From Nos. 610, 611, 613, 614

and 615 Squadrons, R.Aux.A.F.

HORNETS From Nos. 19, 41, 64 and 65

Squadrons, Fighter Command.

VAMPIRES From Nos. 54, 72and 247 Squad-

rons, Fighter Command.

METEORS From Nos. 66, 74, 92, 245,

257 and 263 Squadrons, Fighter

Command.

Included in the fly-past will

be jet-fighters from Belgium

and France, and two Furies of

the Royal Pakistan Air Force.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE DISPLAY

Message from Marshal of the Royal Air Force

The Rt. Hon. The Viscount TRENCHARD, c.c.s. , c.c. v.o., D.s.o. , o.c.L., LLD

Founder ~f The R.A.F. Benevolent Fund

J know that to-da) , a./fer seeing the Royal Air Force Display.you will be

proud of this Service and these men and you will say : " These

men will be the sure shield of our country and our ideals of freedom ."

1 hope you will also remember that when they come down out of the

skies there are times when some of them need a helping hand

and that is where the R.A.F. Benevolent Fund has a j ob to do.

Profits from this Farnborough Display go to the R.A .F. Benevolent

Fund, which has been helping serving and ex-Service members of

the R.A.F. and W.R.A.F. and their dependants since 1919.

The work of the Fund and its financial responsibilities are

described elsewhere in this programme. 1 merely want to stress

here the m:1gnitude of the task confronting the Fund, and the

serious gap between revenue and expenditure.

You all cherish the memory of what all Commands of the R.A.F. did for Britain

and the civilised ~orld in the late war. No one doubts that, if unhappily

it should be necessary, those epic sacrifices would be repeated.

1 should like this afternoon to ask you to give some thought to the other side of the picture. Some

of those men and women who fought the nation's battles are to-day in personal distress- perhaps through sickness,

family difficulties or other hardship. Also, many of those killed left dependants whom the Fund helps.

It is for such people that the R .A.F. Benevolent Fund exists. Last year more than 30,000 cases were aided

and the fund spent more than £700,000 in helping those who in their time helped us all. Relief on this

scale calls for staunch support from both Services and public. To-day, while the R.A.F. shows you its skill and

daring, will you make up your minds to back them up with a donation to their own Benevolent Fund ?

Marshal of the Royal Air Force

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