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Paddy Minnis CO 93 Sqn, Leader of the 2ATAF Formation Aerobatic Team for 1958, having just landed from the team's display at the Anglo-German Open Day 10May58.   Note the spectators watching from the 4 Sqn Hangar Tower.   His Hunter F.6 is XJ 683 D which first flew 7Feb57 piloted by Don Lucey, Del 29May57, 5MU, Kemble, 93 Sqn D, 5MU to HSA for Conv to FGA Mk.9, which involved installing a full tropical kit, gun blast deflectors, stronger inboard pylons, Explosive Release Units on the outboard pylons, braking parachute and fitting of an Avon 207 engine. 43 Sqn L, 1 TWU Brawdy. Rhodesian / Zimbabwe Air Force. Thornhill AB, Gweru. Manyame AB, (stored), Zimbabwe.   (Thanks to Peter Bradbury.)
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