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December 2018
WINGS
Flight
Deck
THE FREE NEWSLETTER FOR
N AV Y W I N G S S U P P O R T E R S
navywings.org.uk
From the
Chief Executive
I am now in my third year in this privileged position and the whirlwind of
activity never ceases to amaze me. Navy Wings goes from strength to
strength and our collection continues to expand, with 18 fixed and rotary
wing aircraft in the Associate collection and the addition of a Wasp in the
Core collection. Meanwhile, numbers of Supporters grow apace, our
range of merchandise is proving popular and our relationship with our
Looking
affiliated ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, continues to blossom.
Contact Us The history, education and innovation represented by our naval aircraft is
world-class and we are working closely with the Royal Navy to transfer
Forward We are at the most exciting period in the
Charity’s history as we transition and
General Enquiries the RN Historic Flight onto the civilian register. From 1 April 2019, Navy expand to take on the aircraft of the Royal
01935 842005 Wings will take full ownership and financial responsibility for these Navy Historic Flight.
office@navywings.org.uk unique heritage aircraft and I am confident that with RN support, we can
Communications Director and expand our fundraising efforts to meet this challenge. The entire As well as adapting our flying and
Major Donor Fundraising collection will be renamed the Navy Wings Heritage Flight. The difficulty engineering processes to fully meet civil
01935 849200 with all charities is raising awareness that fundraising is required in the aviation requirements, we are also adopting
sue.eagles@navywings.org.uk
first place, but that message is starting to gain momentum and we are on a new commercial business model. The
Operations Manager the right track. Finally, let me thank everyone who supports us, whether experience of operating the Sea Vixen and
01935 456279 individuals, corporates or private owners who fund the Associate Sea Fury T20 will stand us in good stead.
katie.campbell@navywings.org.uk collection, for without your continued backing these superb examples of
Chief Engineer flying naval aircraft will be grounded and lost to future generations. The benefits of the new model will include
01935 456433 greater freedom to generate innovative
kevin.bugg@navywings.org.uk Jock Alexander OBE FRAeS
income streams and develop our charitable
Chief Pilot Thank You! and business aims. This will enable us to
01935 456997 offer experience flights, aircraft for special
steve.collier@navywings.org.uk events and high standards of maintenance
Supporters & Corporate Relations
01935 455685
laila.sadler@navywings.org.uk
£1 Million and conservation. Importantly, we are also
actively renewing our focus on partnerships
and apprentice schemes with other
Press and Media
2019 Target organisations in the aviation skills and
01935 455685 As a nation, the UK understands the value of heritage and does it very heritage sector.
louise.evans@navywings.org.uk well. This year’s Armistice commemorations highlighted the importance
of our military heritage ensuring that the service and sacrifice of our Our heritage is a national asset and our
Merchandise
01935 455311 Armed Forces is never forgotten flying aircraft are a unique and dynamic
jon.parkinson@navywings.org.uk archive of technological achievement,
Our naval aviation heritage is less well known and as our responsibilities
innovation and history of great rarity value.
and costs increase, we rely on your help to raise the £1 million we need in
NavyWingsUK As we discover new ways to do things and
2019 to keep our historic naval aircraft flying. Please spread the word to
fulfil a stronger public-facing and
@NavyWingsUK friends and family to help us achieve this. The Royal Naval Air Service and
educational role, our unrivalled collection of
Fleet Air Arm have never let us down in our time of need. We owe it to the
@Navy_Wings naval aircraft, will be an inspiration.
nation to keep our historic aircraft flying for future generations.
Front cover photography by Lee Howard
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A History of
Supporters Day in June
World Firsts! was another great event
for the Charity with many
making the most of their
Supporter benefits to see
and experience the aircraft
first hand.
This year the event also
included interviews with
veterans from different eras of
naval flying bringing the
storytelling and aircraft
together.
“The idea to incorporate
Supporters Day
veterans’ talks and invite
current serving aircrew was
As the story of naval aviation continues, F-35 jets are very good” said Captain
now flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth following the first Michael Rawlinson OBE.
landing of an F-35 on the carrier by Commander Nathan
Gray on 25 September 2018.
Nathan, who was a top graduate at the US Navy Test Pilot
School and one of the last to fly the British Harrier, said of his
historic landing, “It was a great privilege landing one of the
most advanced fifth generation aircraft on the world’s only
purpose-built fifth generation carrier!” Veterans representing the
different eras included John
Fay, a Swordfish pilot,
Captain Fred Hefford OBE
DSC AFC, a Naval Test Pilot
who flew Sea Furies and
conducted Buccaneer and
From Stringbag
Phantom trials, Tony
to Stealth Jet Hayward who flew Sea
Venoms with 894 Squadron
Earlier this year Nathan visited RNAS
in HMS Eagle, Admiral Sir
Yeovilton to fly in the Swordfish.
Michael Layard KCB CBE
“The heritage value of the Swordfish
who flew the Sea Vixen and
was just extraordinary, enlightening
Commodore Bill Covington
me about so much of our rich
Nathan Gray presents Aaron Dunning (17), the youngest sailor CBE who flew the Sea Harrier
aviation history. Whilst Irish linen has
onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth with a White Ensign flown in the in the Falklands conflict in
been replaced by carbon fibre, the
F-35 when he made his historic landing. Astonishingly, Aaron 1982.
spirit of naval aviation remains
unchanged” said Nathan. shares his surname with Squadron Commander Dunning DSC,
the first pilot to land an aircraft on a ship underway.
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WINGS
Associate Collection Associate Aircraft
AVRO Curtiss Type Waterbird
G-WBRD
New arrivals AVRO 504K
E2977, G-EBHB
The Navy Wings Associate
AVRO 504K
Collection has been a great
G-EROE
success story for the Charity
having grown from two to AVRO 504L
E5, G-EASD
eighteen aircraft in two
years. Bristol Scout Type C
1264, G-FDHB
The initiative to work with de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
1377, G-BARS
private aircraft owners has
brought different naval aircraft Sea King HU.5 XV666 de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth
T8191, G-BWMK
types into the Navy Wings
The Westland Sea King is one of the most successful helicopters ever
Collection, enabling the Charity Wasp HAS.1 XT420 G-CBUI Douglas AD4-NA Skyraider
built and having given stalwart service to the Fleet Air Arm for nearly 126922, G-RADR
to represent the more complete
Westland Wasp HAS.1 G-CBUI is another new addition to the 50 years, the Charity is delighted to have a Sea King in the Associate
story of naval flying on the air Seafire Mk.XV
display circuit. Associate Collection this year. Owned by Chris Marsden, G-CBUI will Collection. Sea King XV666 is one of the last remaining Sea Kings on SR462, G-TGVP
move into the Navy Wings Heritage Flight in 2019, joining the two the military register and is now leased to HeliOperations training the
Seafire Mk.XVII
The impact of the Associate Swordfish, the Sea Fury pair and Sea Vixen. The Wasp represents the German Navy. Having seen service with 826, 706, 814, 824 and 771 SX336, G-KASX
Collection, which now includes forerunner of all small ship helicopters including the unmanned Naval Air Squadrons, XV666 is likely to attract great following at Navy
Stinson Reliant
six helicopters, is also delivering versions of today. Specifically designed to operate from frigates, the Wings events over the coming years. 42-46703, N69745
benefits in increased profile, Wasp made a vital contribution to understanding and solving the AT-6D Texan
income generation and challenges of flying from small ships at sea. 42-85068, G-KAMY
exposure to new audiences.
Westland Gazelle HT.2
Tiger Moth T8191 G-BWMK XX436, G-ZZLE
“This year, a Tiger Moth, a
Westland Sea King HU.5
second Wasp and a Sea King XV666
joined the Collection and the
Westland Wessex HU.5
Wessex V gained her Permit to XT761, G-WSEX
Fly,” said Commander Rick
Westland Wessex HU.5
Collins, the Associate Collection
XT771
Co-ordinator.
Westland Wasp HAS.1
AVRO 504K E2977 G-EBHB XT420, G-CBUI
“The Associate Collection also
came together to make a One hundred years on from the First World War, Navy Wings is Westland Wasp HAS.1
Owned by Kevin Crumplin, his immaculate de Havilland DH.82A Royal fortunate to have three AVRO 504s in the Associate Collection. Built in XT787, G-KAXT
superb contribution to
Shuttleworth Fly Navy Day in Navy Tiger Moth vintage biplane trainer is an important and welcome 1918 and owned by Tom Harris, G-EBHB flew seven times this year,
June and RNAS Yeovilton Air addition to the Associate Collection. Based at Henstridge, ‘Navy Tiger’ clocking up 3.5 hours, a tremendous achievement for an aircraft built
Day in July.” made her first appearance at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day. a hundred years ago.
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Swordfish Heritage Day
World War Two veterans who
flew the Swordfish on Arctic
Convoys and in the Battle of the
Atlantic returned to RNAS
Yeovilton in September for a
special Supporters day
celebrating the proud heritage of
the Swordfish and all who flew,
maintained and worked on these
iconic biplanes.
The veterans shared their stories
with Supporters and current serving
aircrew in a series of ‘fireside chats’,
Among the veterans attending the Swordfish Heritage Day was
re-living the years in which they took
John Bowden, above left, who flew on Arctic Convoys; John also
part in some of the most bitterly
survived ‘ditching’ in the freezing waters of the Atlantic. “Five of
our veterans were members of the Goldfish Club” said Laila
Sadler. “David Barrell, John Bowden and Peter Jinks survived
fought campaigns in which Britain
and her Allies have ever been WW2 Swordfish Heroes 21 September 2018
engaged.
ditching in the Swordfish and John Fay and Bill Reeks survived
ditching in Avengers.” David Barrell recounted ditching with a
“Bringing the veterans together with
live torpedo fitted and Telegraphist Air Gunner, Peter Jinks,
the only flying Swordfish Mk1 in the
ditched seven times! “I was pretty twitchy after that!” said Peter.
world was very poignant” said Sub
Lieutenant Jonty Inderwick.
“Hearing their experiences really
made me appreciate what it must
have been like flying in open
cockpits in the mid-Atlantic. They
helped turn the tide of the war. It was
very inspiring” continued Jonty.
Pilots, Observers, Telegraphist Air
‘
Gunners and Maintainers were all
represented including two veterans Lieutenant Commander Ralph Jameson VRD RNVR (95), We drew strength from
with the Arctic Star. who flew 27 aircraft types in his flying career, told Paul
our experiences in the
Beaver of the day in March 1944 when Royal Navy test pilot
“Our World War Two veterans are the Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown made aviation history, landing a
Swordfish. Please help to
Swordfish hero, Lieutenant Commander Eugene Esmonde VC
DSO was represented by his nephew, above right, also named last of a great generation. They flew Mosquito on a carrier. “It was luck that I was onboard HMS support her as she
‘
Eugene Esmonde, after his uncle. Eugene Esmonde was outdated aircraft, against a Indefatigable that day” said Ralph. “It was the first landing helped save so many.
awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic attempt to halt the determined enemy, in the worst of a twin-engined aircraft on a carrier deck in the world and
Peter Jinks
‘Channel Dash’ in 1942, leading his Squadron of Swordfish in a flying conditions in the world - and everyone felt a great sense of achievement.” Telegraphist Air Gunner
torpedo attack against the German battlefleet in the English won” said historian Paul Beaver.
Channel.
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Time Flies! FLEET AIR ARM
AWARDS
in Association with Navy Wings
The achievements of the Fleet Air Arm’s most outstanding men
and women of today were celebrated at a special ceremony in
the House of Commons in October, attended by Members of
Parliament, the head of the Fleet Air Arm, Rear Admiral Keith
Blount CB OBE and hosted by Marcus Jones MP.
Photography by Lee Howard
Award winners were beyond the call of duty. “They are
congratulated by their the leaders, team players and
constituency MPs and the change-makers of the future” said
Deputy Speaker, the Rt Hon Keith. This year’s top award went
Navy Wings Trustee, Tim Manna, who has generously given Dame Eleanor Laing MP. to an exceptional winner,
his time and commitment to the Charity for over 20 years Leading Air Engineering Reaching
was given a surprise flight in the Swordfish in August as a Technician Marko Jejna for his
big thank you! Tim, who served as a US Navy pilot before outstanding work on the F-35. for the Sky
going into banking with JP Morgan and Merrill Lynch, is a A remarkable and quite
passionate collector of vintage warbirds. “I don’t know “Marko Jejna has achieved a
exceptional winner, LAET(M)
highly impressive level of
where the years have gone!” said Tim “I have enjoyed every Marko Jejna, is presented with
expertise and qualification in both
minute and flying in the Swordfish was a truly memorable a Bremont watch by Navy
Photography SAC Kitty Barrett the UK and US Marine Corps and
experience.” Tim’s T6 Harvard and Seafire Mk XVII are key Wings Ambassador and
The annual awards, sponsored is one of only five UK engineers
aircraft in the Navy Wings Associate Collection. co-founder of the British Watch
by Navy Wings Ambassador, qualified to ground run the F-35”
Company Bremont, Nick
Keith Knowles OBE, recognise said Keith Blount. “His focus,
English (left) and Rear Admiral
Totally Inspirational! not only the highest level of
professional performance but
knowledge and commitment has
enhanced the UK F-35
Keith Blount CB OBE (right).
Navy Wings Ambassadors, including motor those who contribute above and programme immeasurably.”
racing legend Derek Bell MBE were invited to
lunch onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth in June.
Ambassadors help raise funds for Navy Wings
through their influence and endorsement and the visit
Legacy Giving
When you leave a gift in your will, you provide the financial help that
to the carrier was an opportunity for the Charity to say enables us to plan for the longer term, buying or restoring an engine or
thank you. undertaking a major restoration project. John Osmond served as an Air
Engineer Officer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Falklands conflict and
“It was a totally inspirational day!” said Derek. Other has pledged a legacy to Navy Wings.
Ambassadors at the lunch included musician,
“Since 1909, the founding principle of naval flying has been problem
songwriter and founding member of Genesis, Mike
solving and innovation. Our heritage is remarkable, and I am pleased to
Rutherford and Alumni Ambassador, Sir Mark
leave a legacy to ensure that the technological achievement of naval
Thomson Bt.
aviation continues to inspire young engineers of the future.” John Osmond
Navy Wings Legator
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Corporate Partnerships WINGS
Navy Wings relies on the support of our corporate partners and in recent years these partnerships
have doubled, impacting in a positive and transformational way on the work of the Charity.
Traditionally recruited from the defence sector,
companies from industry and private enterprise are
now coming onboard, inspired by the innovation
of our heritage and the unique setting we offer for
off-site visits.
Annual Networking Dinner
Firmly established as a highly successful Charity networking
event, this year’s dinner was held in the historic Vintners’ Hall in
Hospitality Industry Support the City of London.
Navy Wings has several corporate partners in the
Open to all, the evening provides an opportunity for corporate
hospitality industry, including Beds & Bars, who
partners, senior industry and military leaders, and Fleet Air Arm
generously host events and run the Beds & Bars
Awards, raising profile and giving recognition to
veterans working in aerospace and defence to catch-up, build
connections and share ideas in relaxed and prestigious surroundings.
Beds & Bars
young people working in the Fleet Air Arm today. Guests included the Vice Chief of Defence Staff and Royal Navy Fleet
Commander who gave a powerful and entertaining overview of naval
Awards
CEO of Beds & Bars, aviation today. The generosity of Historic Helicopters Chairman, The Beds & Bars Awards,
Keith Knowles OBE Andrew Whitehouse, saw a rare bottle of Navy Rum raise £600 in the now in their fifth year, are
said, “I believe in auction and John Runyard won an experience flight in the Charity’s testament to the long-term
putting people first and Sea Fury. The 2019 Dinner will be held at the Honourable Artillery engagement of Beds & Bars
The Wadworth marketing team visited the Navy
Company. Details from laila.sadler@navywings.org.uk and their commitment to
like to help in ways that Wings Heritage Centre in the summer and
Investors in People.
are not just about Wadworth also donated a magnificent hand
money but much more painted Swordfish pub sign for auction at the
about inspiring others. Armistice Centenary Dinner in October.
Swordfish Golf Tournament Awarded to Junior Ratings
‘
who have performed with
Beds & Bars has a My hope is that the
distinction and stood out
long history of Beds & Bars charitable from their peer group, the
working with partnership with Navy Nominate Navy Wings awards are made three
charities and
‘ Wings will give the in Your Company Giving times a year. The winners
making a difference Charity the support it Programme receive a trip to London and
needs to make a real weekend break in Europe.
Keith Knowles OBE
We are always grateful when a Supporter
step-change.” nominates Navy Wings as their chosen charity The autumn award winners
in their company’s annual giving programme were LAET Trowbridge-
Wadworth & Co is another corporate partner who and are delighted to offer you a personal visit. Our annual Charity Golf Fundraiser at Smith, above and LSC Tom
helps the Charity in a range of ways and with Bring a friend from work or a family member. Bowood Hotel and Golf Resort was as Williams, below.
whom we enjoy a special synergy with our popular as ever this year seeing fierce
Payroll Giving
Swordfish aircraft and Wadworth Swordfish Ale, a competition from 19 teams. Wadworth
If your company offers Payroll Giving you can
blend of Wadworth beer and Pusser’s Navy Rum. Brewery Shire horses and dray added
pay your annual subscription to Navy Wings in
Each time a pint is sold, Navy Wings receives a distinctive heritage value to the day.
this way. Just £3 a month provides all the
donation and as a result, Wadworth has become a Leonardo valiantly regained their champions’
benefits of Supporter membership
regular donor. title in their tournament with the Royal Navy
navywings.org.uk
whilst the overall winners of the Swordfish
trophy were Church House Investments.
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Nearly 40,000 visitors enjoyed a
spectacular day of flying at RNAS Yeovilton
Air Day in July.
INTERNATIONAL
AIR DAY
Heritage is always an important part of the event
and a highlight this year was the display by the
Navy Wings Sea Fury T20 and its adversary, a
Your Support
MiG-15 jet, similar to the one famously shot
down by Sea Furies in combat over North Korea
In Action!
in 1952. RNAS YEOVILTON Navy Wings aircraft display at air shows
around the country but there is no better
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI led the Sea place than RNAS Yeovilton, the home of the
Fury demonstrating the high speed of the Fleet Air Arm, for you to see your support in
aircraft and giving the crowd an exciting taste of action!
carrier air combat 65 years ago.
Join us for lunch in the Navy Wings
marquee, walk through history with our
“Bringing Fleet Air Arm Battle Honours to life
explainers in the aircraft static park and
through historic aircraft demonstrates the
shop in our new 1,300 square foot
immense value of the UK’s naval aviation
merchandising pavilion!
heritage” said pilot of the Sea Fury, Lieutenant
Commander Chris Götke AFC.
“The Sea Furies were operating from HMS
Ocean just as F-35 jets will operate from HMS
Queen Elizabeth anywhere in the world”
continued Chris.
“The encounter on 9 August 1952 was the first
time a jet had been shot down by a British
piston-engined fighter in the Korean War. The
Photography by Lee Howard
four Sea Furies were outnumbered two to one
by the enemy MiGs and whilst the modern,
swept-wing jets were faster, they were out-
manoeuvred by the agility of the Sea Fury.”
The MiG from the Norwegian Air Force Historical
Squadron was flown by Kenneth Mette
Aarkvisia. The two aircraft flew in fighting wing
Navy Wings Supporters Marquee
formation delighting spectators with the Sea and private viewing enclosure
Fury chasing the MiG through its gunsight.
Veteran Sea Fury pilot, Brian ‘Schmoo’ Ellis, who
took part in the historic dogfight in 1952,
watched the display. “It was great to see the two
aircraft together” said Schmoo “The actual
attack happened so quickly, but I remember it
was pretty daring flying against the odds!”
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Night Vision
Admiral Sir John Treacher Crash Site of WW2 25 October 2018
KCB, a veteran of the Arctic
Hellcat Pilot Found
Convoys and President of
the Charity for many years, 74 years on
died in April, aged 93.
A charismatic leader,
successful both in the Royal
Navy and in business, Sir
John took a great interest in
the Navy’s aviation heritage,
through his Presidency of the
Swordfish Heritage Trust and
its development into the Fly
Navy Heritage Trust and Navy
Wings of today. Lieutenant Commander Ron Richardson RNZNVR was listed
‘missing presumed killed’ after failing to return from an attack
Sir John was a passionate on the Tirpitz in a Norwegian fjord on 24 August 1944.
advocate of carrier aviation,
Commanding Officer of 1840 now Commander (Air) HMS
his autobiography ‘Life at Full
Naval Air Squadron, Ron’s Prince of Wales. “My grandfather
Throttle’ having been inspired
Squadron was part of a strike was last seen taking-out a
by flying Seafires in Korea and
force of 40 Barracuda bombers German radar station, sweeping
overseeing the introduction
and 50 fighters, including low over the facility with his
into service of the Skyraider
Corsairs, Hellcats and Fireflies. arrestor gear down deliberately The Navy Wings Night Shoot, in association with
and Phantom.
ripping out the aerials. It was an Threshold Aero, raises over £5,000 a year for the
For 74 years his widow, Navy incredibly daring attack but Charity. Attended by some of the top aviation
Later he famously fought the
Wings Supporter, Sheila sadly, as he climbed away he photographers in the country, this year for the first
Sea Harrier decision through
Thomson (95) did not know what was hit by anti-aircraft fire and time the Sea Harrier FA2, loaded with missiles, guns
the MOD to its hugely
had happened to him but this then lost in cloud.” and bombs, was the star attraction. A ground run by
successful service in the
summer, his son, grandson and a Merlin HC Mk 4 and the addition of a Wildcat AH1
Falklands War. His great
grandchildren went to Norway “Finding his aircraft was a hugely and Wasp made for a very impressive line-up.
influence also shaped
and found the crash site of Ron’s moving experience” continued
appointments with aerospace
Hellcat preserved in snow and Phil. The aircraft is only visible in
game-changers of the time,
ice since 1944, 3,000 feet up a summer when the snow recedes.
Westland Helicopters and
mountain. It gave us a great sense of pride
Meggitt. Sir John was a
and closure. My grandfather was
generous supporter of the
Ron’s grandson, Commander Mentioned in Despatches and
Charity and left an annual
Phil Richardson OBE was so the legacy of his courage lives on
bursary to support the Trust’s
inspired by the bravery of the in the aircraft of the Navy Wings
education programme.
grandfather he didn’t know, that Collection.”
he joined the Fleet Air Arm and is
Photography by Lee Howard
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Sea King Simulator Oily Rag
Experience Navy Wings
Navy Wings Corporate partner, Engineering
HeliOperations, who bought the Sea King
Simulator at RNAS Culdrose in October, has
Workshop
offered the Charity a unique fundraising Wednesday 5 December
opportunity providing flight experiences for 09.00 - 13.00
Tickets £20
groups and individuals to take to the skies in
this world class military helicopter simulator. Our engineers carry out
highly skilled restoration,
Visits can be tailored to suit your requirements from to land on a ship at sea, fly low-level over machine work and engine
an exhilarating team building experience for six, with Afghanistan, deliver Special Forces to an oil rig or rebuilds. Meet individual
dinner and overnight stay in a hotel, to packages for rescue a survivor in a life-raft. You will also engineers working on the Sea
smaller groups or individuals seeking a more experience using Night Vision Goggles and taking Vixen, Swordfish and Sea
premium, bespoke or immersive day. Experience a evasive action against enemy fire. Further details Fury and enjoy a tour of the
WIN
range of missions as your instructor shows you how seaking.experience@navywings.org.uk. heritage hangar.
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the civil register in preparation for change of ownership
from the Royal Navy to Navy Wings.
BMW R nine
Swordfish LS326 is on schedule to receive her new engine in the
New Year and the aim is that she will join Swordfish W5856 in the
2019 RAFFLE
T Racer
skies for the 2019 display season. The Sea Fury T20 is at North
Tickets £10 each
Weald for routine winter maintenance and the Sea Fury FB11 is
under suspended maintenance until funds become available for
Online from January
Bahnstormer Custom her engine rebuild. The Sea Hawk is in dry storage ready for when
Edition Motorbike! Supporting
the Charity is in a position to fund her return to the skies.
Naval Charities
The Sea Vixen team continue to assess damage and build a plan
WINGS to return XP924 to flight following the wheels up landing in May
2017. This year has also provided an opportunity to carry out long
term deep maintenance. In parallel the team is in discussion with
external organisations regarding design authority for the rebuild. Become a Navy Wings
This is a big project and we need the help of our Supporters to Supporter today and
navywings.org.uk help fund the return to flight. Supporters can help by donating and receive our monthly
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Prince Michael of Kent
Praises Work of Navy Wings
HRH Prince Michael of Kent
Photography by John Goodman
GCVO was the Charity’s Guest
of Honour at the Shuttleworth
Fly Navy Air Show at Old
Warden in June.
Speaking with Navy Wings
aircraft owners and aircrews,
Prince Michael showed great
interest in the history of each
aircraft and expressed his
admiration for the work of Charity.
Fly Navy is the only airshow in
FLEET AIR ARM SQUADRON
the country where the flying The flying display included an
Navy Wings was delighted to welcome
display is almost exclusively unprecedented number of Navy
members of the Fleet Air Arm Squadron to
naval aircraft and this year’s Wings aircraft including the
afternoon tea in the Ambassadors’
airshow in glorious sunshine was Swordfish, Sea Fury, Bristol
Marquee. The Fleet Air Arm Squadron is a
an unrivalled showcase of naval Scout, Stinson Reliant, Navy
non-military organisation with a shared
aviation heritage. Gazelle and Westland Wasp. The
interest in supporting Royal Navy flying.
Catalina, Corsair, Grumman
One of the Squadron members who
With the Bristol Scout, three Avro Wildcat and Sea Hurricane also
attended was longstanding Navy Wings
504s, the Swordfish and Sea gave impressive displays.
Supporter, Commander John Ford
Hurricane, all classic aircraft of
(pictured right) who saw active service
their era, positioned in front of “The day was a tremendous
during the Suez Campaign and was
the Navy Wings Ambassadors success, fulfilling the Charity’s
Commander (Air) of both RNAS Yeovilton
Marquee the day was described aims to educate, inspire and
and HMS Ark Royal.
by one of our guests as remember in a powerful way”
“marvellous, magnificent, moving said Sue Eagles,
and memorable!” Communications Director.
To see three Avro 504s together “The Merlin HM Mk 2 from 820
is a rare occurrence and in this Naval Air Squadron was also a
Centenary year of the end of the great attraction, making the link
First World War, was a deserving from heritage to current
tribute for this outstanding operations and the future.”
aircraft.
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895 Naval
Airmen lost
their lives in the
First World War
Photography by Charlie Davies
Navy Wings celebrated this collection before dining in the The Captain of HMS Queen
year’s Centenary of the end of stunning atrium courtyard. The Elizabeth, Captain Nick Cooke-
the First World War with a former sculpture garden was Priest OBE, who was among the
spectacular Armistice Dinner at spectacularly decorated with guests, spoke of the close
Hertford House, home of the naval ensigns and illuminated affiliation between Navy Wings
Wallace Collection in London on urns of poppies. “It made me feel and the carrier and thanked
9 October. very proud” said Ambassador, Rodger personally for his
Lars Steffensen. generosity and support.
Themed ‘An Evening to
Remember’, the historic setting The evening included an auction
provided a perfect backdrop to which raised over £60,000 to
pay tribute to the Royal Naval support the work of the Charity.
Air Service and the 895 officers One of the star lots, the Ensign
and men who lost their lives in flown by HMS Queen Elizabeth
the Great War. during her maiden voyage from
Rosyth to Portsmouth, sold for
Guests enjoyed a champagne £14,000 to Navy Wings
reception and private view of the Ambassador, Rodger Dudding.
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Legend Among Icons
Swordfish Mk1 W5856 had a
very successful year
Why we
completing all her air show
appearances around the
country.
Support
“It’s a tribute to this remarkable
Navy Wings
aircraft that she continues to fly
in her eighth decade” said
Sub Lieutenants Aren Tingle and Andy Jones The Best in
Lieutenant Commander Glenn “Navy Wings is a great organisation with a strong sense of
Allison. purpose. We’re proud to be Supporters. Everyone should join! the Business!
Once you start reading about our heritage you can’t stop! The
“She started the season with Tim Boughton, a Trustee and
stories are real page-turners making you realise the great
Abingdon air show and fundraiser for the Fly Navy
significance of the aircraft and our amazing history.”
Supporters Day followed by Heritage Trust for ten years,
Shuttleworth, Yeovilton, Matthew Houghton pictured centre, stepped down
Blackpool, East Fortune and “I have loved aeroplanes since I was a boy at the end of last year and was
Sunderland. The welcome and having worked with the Fleet Air Arm, presented with a thank you gift
wherever we went was fantastic. by Chairman Rear Admiral Tom
I understand how important it is to keep
We also flew over HMS Ringtail Cunningham CBE and Chief
Swordfish Mk1 these aircraft flying. Keeping the stories
where there was a huge turnout Executive, Commodore Jock
W5856 alive also helps to remember the ethos of
of people.” Alexander OBE. Tim played a
naval flying and the bravery of those who
Navy Wings Supporter, have flown in the Naval Service.” leading role in establishing the
Lawrence Critchley, said “The fly-
by over Burscough was greatly
Royal Navy Display Pilot Leading Hand Dean Stello
Trust’s cadre of Ambassadors
and raised tens of thousands of
appreciated honouring the for 15 Years “I joined the Charity Navy Wings because it
is important to let people know what the
pounds through major donor
town’s naval past. The Swordfish fundraising. “Tim is the best in
Commanding Officer of Fleet Air Arm has done for our country. The
was based at HMS Ringtail the business” said Tom
the Royal Navy Historic
during the war and people still Charity provides a great opportunity to be a Cunningham. “He made a lasting
Flight for the past five
have a great affection for the part of the Navy's heritage, to give back contribution to the work of the
years, Lieutenant
aircraft.” and help keep the aircraft flying as a lasting Charity and we wish him well for
Commander Chris Götke
legacy for future generations.” the future.”
“After a few years of engineering AFC, handed over
challenges, it was rewarding for command to Lieutenant
Commander Mark
the flight to have such a brilliant
season” said Chris Götke. “The Jameson in October.
At Ease!
aircraft was flown by an Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose held a very successful Heritage Day this
experienced team and it was a Chris, who flew as a volunteer pilot with the Flight for ten years year including an all ranks and rates dinner in the evening raising funds for
great team achievement. The before becoming Commanding Officer, is uniquely qualified as the Navy Wings. A new initiative, ‘Ease Springs for Navy Wings’ introduced at
engine had to be inspected Royal Navy’s Sea Fury, Sea Hawk, Seafire and Swordfish display the dinner by Commander Jason Phillips OBE, proved very popular! For
every 15 hours and the pilot and has become as much a legend in aviation circles as the those in the know, who have to go, it was a great relief, providing extra
scheduling of inspections aircraft he flies! “Mark is taking on the Flight at a critical time as the funds in the pot! Commander Jason Phillips, pictured right, handed over a
around the display programme Royal Navy prepares to transfer the aircraft to Navy Wings next cheque for £175 to Commodore Bill Covington CBE.
was a credit to everyone.” year” said Chris.
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Volunteers Noticeboard
The Navy Wings community relies on our fantastic team of
volunteers who help at air shows and events, provide
technical expertise and go that extra mile to raise the funds
we need to keep our aircraft flying.
Over 30 volunteers attended our Volunteers Day last
February. “Volunteers are making a real difference to the
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work of the Charity” said Chief Executive Jock Alexander.
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those now coming forward is really helping us step-up to
the challenges ahead.”
Merchandise
Sales
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would love to hear from you. Our next Volunteers Day is heritage for future generations.
on Monday 11 February 2019. To get involved contact
office@navywings.org.uk
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Dates
Making a Gift 2019
Monday 11 February
Increase your annual
subscription Raise money for Volunteers Day, RNAS Yeovilton
The annual subscription to be Navy Wings Thursday 14 March
a Supporter is £30, however, if every time you Navy Wings Night Shoot
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Every time you shop Company Dinner
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The Honourable Artillery Company
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Give the Gift of London
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donation will be made to Thursday 9 May
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