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93 Sqn Linebook No. 2 - Page 43 Translated says: "Armed Forces Day" Flying the "Hawker Hunters"   The aerobatic team from the 2nd ATAF is making their debut for the year 1957 with their "Hawker Hunters" over Spangdahlem airfield on 18th May.   The air acrobatics team of the 2nd ATAF is made up of pilots from the Royal Air Force 93 Squadron at Jever.   It is the first time that a European audience will see the latest "Hawker Hunter Type Mark VI".   This fighter is the latest version of the "Hunter Mark VI" that the team has used in seven international air displays and seven home air displays.   Unlike most international aerobatic teams of repute, 93 Squadron are able to practice only in their own spare time.   All their holidays and vacations are sacrificed by these pilots in the joy and enthusiasm of achieving such formation flying.   The names of the individual pilots are: H. (Paddy) Minnis, Squadron Commander of 93 Squadron, Richard Clayton, Pilot, Charles Taylor, Pilot, and Brian A. E. Sanderson, Pilot.   The age of the pilots is amazing, the Squadron Leader at 31 is the oldest, the youngest is just 22 years old.   The "Hawker Hunter Aerobatic Team" represents the best in this flight disciplne, along with a few others, that can be admired.   On 18th May you will be able to see them at Spangdahlem airfield and enjoy their mastery of the art of flight against a backdrop of the horizon and the sky!   The caption to the left-hand photo says: Squadron Leader H (Paddy) Minnis and his aerobatic team from 93 Squadron can be seen on 18th May at the Spangdahlem airfield.   The caption to the right-hand photo says: Our picture shows an artistic formation that can be excuted by the 2nd ATAF "Hawker Hunter" aerobatic team.   (Thanks to RAF Museum.)
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