Airborne at last!

On the way to Farnborough 2014

With many thanks to the dedicated and professional team at Horizon Aircraft Services Ltd, St Athan, who have finished her to an amazingly high standard.

Almost ready for the season...

Many thanks to James Thomas for the picture.

Repaint

G-PRII is now undergoing a repaint to restore her to her authentic colours as a Royal Navy PR11.

She will be on display for the 2014 season in the new colours, with the distinctive white spine and white undersides and Dark Sea Grey upper surface. She will have her original markings as shown above, which were worn after her last upgrade visit to Shorts Belfast in 1968. Previously she was designated 694.

Team Viper Opposition Pair - Viper 4 Opposition Lead Dan Arlett and Viper 5 Andy Gillett doing the missing Dan bit!

Pictures taken from the web and adjusted. Many thanks to the super photographers involved.

Pairs Take-off

Circle of Death

Oppo Break

2011 Season

G-PRII was flown as Viper 5 by Andy Gillett as part of Team Viper for the 2011 season. Several large formations were flown including 8 Ship Hunter formations at Kemble, and Leeuwarden.

2011 Displays performed included: Al Ain, Kemble, RIAT, Yeovilton, Swansea, Wittering, Waddington, Sunderland, Leeming, Dunsfold, Leeuwarden, and Sanicole.

 

 

 Dan Arlett grits his teeth as Viper 4 leading the Viper Opposition Pair (bottom left), with Andy Gillett as Viper 5 in G-PRII doing the missing bit!.

 

Landing at Yeovilton

Viper 5 on final approach after the Team Viper Display Practice - 27 May 2011

Cockpit Upgrade

View of the completed cockpit after upgrade. Black velcro has been used across the top of the combing to secure a map pocket for transits.