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John de Winton | Captain John de Winton RN Joined the Royal navy as a seaman officer. He qualified as a fighter pilot in 1955 after flying training with US Navy. Served in Sea Venom Night and all Weather Fighters based at Yeovilton 1956 to 1960. 809 Squadron HMS Albion (Suez) 56/57. Qualified as flying instructor 1958. QFI NAWF School 766 Squadron 58/60. Sea Vixens Squadrons based at Yeovilton 60/61. 893 Squadron HMS Ark Royal. Senior pilot 893 Squadron HMS Centaur. In 1962 he transferred to Lossiemouth, initially to Buccaneer Mk1 Intensive Flying Trials Unit, then as Senior Pilot 801 Squadron, first front line Buccaneer squadron, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Victorious in the Far East. He was CO of 809 Squadron Trials and Training Squadron Lossiemouth in 1964. In 1965 he became CO 801 Squadron HMS Victorious, Far East, then after disbanding Mk 1 Squadron, CO 0f 801 Squadron again, first Mk 2 Buccaneer Squadron. He was promoted to Commander at the end of 1965. He commanded HMS Puma, frigate from 1967-1969, then London (MOD) i/c of all Fleet Air Arm officer appointments. Promoted to Captain in 1971. Staff of CinC Fleet 1971-73. Commanded HMS Leander and Captain 3rd Frigate squadron from 1974-75. Director of Naval Air Warfare (MOD) from 1975-78. He retired in 1980. Served in Sultan of Oman's Navy as Chief of Staff from 1982-88. He is married with four children, six grandchildren and lives in Somerset. He keeps busy with many jobs in his large garden, playing golf and croquet. |
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Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.766 Sqn FAA | No.766 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available. | |
Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.801 Sqn FAA | No.801 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available. | |
Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.809 Sqn FAA | No.809 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available. | |
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| Buccaneer The Buccaneer. Designed for high-speed, deep penetration attacks at ultra low level, the Buccaneer has always been immensely popular with its aircrews. The design may be old, but the concept was brilliant, and the Buccaneer still retains a unique combination of range, war load and speed, unmatched by any other aircraft in RAF service. Pressed into service during the Gulf War, Buccaneers finally proved in the most spectacular manner what many had known for years - that the only suitable replacement aircraft for the Buccaneer is another Buccaneer. | ||
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Manufacturer : De Havilland Production Began : 1951 | Sea Vixen The de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen was a twin boom, two seat jet fighter of the Fleet Air Arm during the 1950s–1960s, originally known as the DH.110, an aircraft designed for both the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm (FAA). The de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen was designed as an all-weather, missile-armed, high-speed jet fighter. The Royal navy required a fighter to replace the aging De Havilland Sea Venom and the Fleet Air Arm took the Sea Vixen, but the Royal Air Force did not, instead opting for its competitor the Gloster Javelin. The first De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen prototype first flew on 26 September 1951 piloted by WW2 ace John Cunningham. In 1952 tragedy struck while the aircraft was being demonstrated at the Farnborough Airshow on 6th September 1952. Following a display by a Sea Vixen on its ability to break the sound barrier, it disintegrated, killing 31 people, including the aircraft's two crew: test pilot and record breaker John Derry and Tony Richards. Crew: Two, Length: 55 ft 7 in (16.94 m) Wingspan 51 ft 0 in (15.54 m) Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) Empty weight: 27,950 lb (12,680 kg) Loaded weight: 41,575 lb (18,860 kg) Maximum takeoff weight 46,750 lb (21,205 kg) Powerplant: 2×Rolls Royce Avon Engines Mk.208 Maximum speed Mach 0.91 (690 mph, 1,110 km/h) at sea level Range 790 mi (1,270 km) with internal fuel Service ceiling: 48,000 ft (15,000 m) Rate of Climb: 9,000 ft/min (46 m/s) Armament: Rockets: 4 × Matra rocket pods with 18 × SNEB 68 mm rockets each Missiles: 4 × Red Top or Firestreak missiles Bombs: 2 × 500 lb (227 kg) bombs. | ||
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