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Royal Air Force - Hunting Jet Provost T. 4 XP680
Royal Air Force Hunting Jet Provost T.4 XP680 (msn PAC/W/18304) of The Macaws aerobatic team from the College of Air Warfare, based at Royal Air Force Manby. XP680 first flew on 12 October 1962, was delivered on 05 November 1962 to the College of Air Warfare. When withdrawn from use, XP680 was given the instructional serial 8460M and allocated to Moreton-in-Marsh Fire Training College.. In 1965 the College of Air Warfare, based at Royal Air Force Manby, formed a Jet Provost T.4 aerobatic display team named The Magistrates. The team was renamed following the end of the 1967 season; from 1968 the team becoming The Macaws - from the first letters of the Unit, MAnby College of Air Warfare. The Macaws visited foreign countries like Germany and France in 1973, but unfortunately this was the last year for the team. Date: circa 1971
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1962 1965 1967 1968 1971 1973 Aerobatic Allocated Based College Countries Delivered Flew Foreign Formed Instructional Letters Macaws Magistrates Manby Moreton In Marsh Named Provost Renamed Season Serial Unit Visited Warfare Withdrawn Year
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This photograph showcases Royal Air Force (RAF) Hunting Jet Provost T.4 XP680 (msn PAC/W/18304) of The Macaws aerobatic team, based at Royal Air Force Manby. XP680 took its first flight on October 12, 1962, and was delivered to the College of Air Warfare on November 5, 1962. When retired from service, the aircraft was given the instructional serial 8460M and allocated to Moreton-in-Marsh Fire Training College. In 1965, the College of Air Warfare formed a Jet Provost T.4 aerobatic display team named The Magistrates. The team was later renamed following the end of the 1967 season, becoming The Macaws – derived from the first letters of the Unit, MAnby College of Air Warfare. During their tenure, The Macaws visited foreign countries such as Germany and France in 1973. However, this marked the last year for the team. The Jet Provost T.4, a versatile and iconic training aircraft, was a staple of the RAF's training fleet during the 1960s and 1970s. The Macaws team showcased the aircraft's capabilities in a thrilling and dynamic way, leaving a lasting impression on audiences both at home and abroad. This photograph, taken circa 1971, captures the essence of the team's spirit and the Jet Provost T.4's enduring legacy in the annals of RAF history.
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