North Luffenham
439 Squadron Photographs

Extracts from 1 Wing Historical Reports

10 Oct 52

Briefing for exercise Ardent took place at 1400 hrs.

11 Oct 52

Exercise commenced 1000 hours. 439 Squadron operating from Horsham St. Faith at Norwich.

12 Oct 52

Exercise Ardent continued, at readiness from 0630 to 1900 hrs. 16 pilots available. 16 a/c serviceable. Total hours 37:15. The exercise continued successfully, the only hitch being that too many fighters were attacking the so-called bomber force (Many near mid-air collisions.)

EXERCISE ARDENT COMPLETED

13 Oct 52

Wing debriefing at 1000 hours on exercise "Ardent". Discussion of R/T Discipline, and general errors made in the air during the exercise followed.


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  1. RCAF Meteor taxing in at Horsham St. Faith - 11 October 1952.
    Note the RCAF F-86 in the background.
    Courtesy Frank Newberry.

  2. The boys slaving away on the line at Horsham St. Faith - 11 October 1952.
    Courtesy Frank Newberry.

  3. 439 Squadron "Maintenance Tent" and "Field Kitchen" at Horsham St. Faith - 11 October 1952.
    Courtesy Frank Newberry.

  4. 439 Squadron Sabres at Horsham St. Faith - 11 October 1952.
    Courtesy Frank Newberry.

  5. RAF refuelling truck in action with the RCAF Sabres - 11 October 1952.
    Courtesy Frank Newberry.


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