In this section, there are a number of short articles
and other links relating to the Meteor era.
Doctor Desmond Penrose
On 16th July 2015, our esteemed Meteor Chapter Representative, Desmond Penrose, was recognised by the University of Loughborough with the award of an honorary degree of Doctor of Technology (DTech), in recognition of his significant contribution to air safety and support of the University. Loughborough University records that:
“Royal Air Force test pilot and aircraft engineer Desmond Penrose has dedicated his life to the aviation industry. He achieved an Aeronautical Engineering degree from Loughborough in 1951 and was the first ever student to receive a Direct Entry Permanent Commission.”
Congratulations, Dr Penrose! This article first appeared in the 2106 Newsletter.
Aden Ferries
Click on the picture on the left to read 3 short stories by Al Thomas about ferry flights that he made whilst serving on 208 Squadron from January 1955 until August 1957. Also included is an extract from the same era by Les Phipps, who was later Air Vice Marshal and Air Secretary. All of these illustrate how 208 Squadron operated and navigated at the time.
Wg Cdr Tom Neil - In Memoriam
Wg Cdr Tom Neil, former Battle of Britain fighter ‘ace’ and CO of 208 Sqn between May 1953 and November 1955, passed away on 11 July 2018, at the age of 97.
Click on the picture to read Graham Pitchfork’s obituary, which first appeared in the Daily Telegraph on Friday 13 July 2018.
