The Ejército Argentino (Argentine Army) has retired its five remaining Cessna Turbo Stationair 7 T207As (AE-233 is pictured). The original fleet comprised nine aircraft, all of which entered service in 1976. The Ejército has also withdrawn the last of its Swearingen Merlin IVs. Three of the transports served the army from 1979. JUAN CARLOS CICALESI
Recent months have seen a flurry of activity at the former RFC (and later RAF) base at Hooton Park in Cheshire. Major works are under way on two of the Great War-era Belfast truss hangars. The re-roofing and replacement of the central rainwater gully is now almost complete on Building 18, a continuation of work begun in November 2014 when one of the building’s outer faces was stripped and replaced. Further grant assistance from Historic England and WREN was secured during 2015 and with match funding from Vauxhall Motors, building work should be completed this month. The Trust will host a Heritage Open Days Weekend from September 7 to 10.
In the last issue of FlyPast we incorrectly identified a photograph on page 40 (High Flyers) as being American pilot Flt Lt Jim Nelson. The image actually showe…
