Thread: Blackburn Buccaneer, the full story

And like the TSR-2 et al, we might be wondering why and who was responsible for the demise of these aeroplanes...

Or was it all down to incompetence and institutional stupidity ??? .

That brought back happy memories. 2.5 years in HOSM 1975 thru mid 77, doing initial ground runs on new S2's & then 1980 thru 84 in Laarbruch with 15/16 Sqns as the RR FSR. A nice Land Rover Series 3 around the 40 minute mark!

You were at Laarbruch in 80-84? We were at Wildenrath 81-85 and had friends over in Laarbruch. Can't remember their names at the moment, it'll come to me.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

You were at Laarbruch in 80-84? We were at Wildenrath 81-85 and had friends over in Laarbruch. Can't remember their names at the moment, it'll come to me.

I was actually based at RAF Bruggen at 431MU, but covered Laarbruch & Wildenrath Phantom Sqn's 19/92 as well. Spent a lot of time driving between all 3 bases. Lived in Vekenekoten & did most of our shopping across the border in Roermond. Just hoped you weren't the 28th car at the border check that got stopped & had their meat confiscated! We got away with it for 4 years! I really enjoyed those 4 years even with the cold war raging all around, tacevals, minivals funny suits & gas masks!