Grostenquin, France
421 Squadron Photographs



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  1. A pair of 421 Squadron Sabres on departure - September 1954.
    Courtesy Bob Jones.

  2. Assorted photos of the 421 Squadron deployment to Rabat - July-August 1954.
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  3. Deputy Minister of Trade & Commerce visits 2 Wing - 22 June 1954.
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  4. 421 dispersal area - June 1954.
    Courtesy Richard Frampton.

  5. M&W Techs having fun - June 1954.
    These "Armourers" are either removing or installing the Glen-Martin ejection seats, which in those days was their responsibility because of the explosive charges in the ejection system. Later this task was reassigned to the Safety Systems trade. Also note the scredriver in the belt of the tech. Every quick removable panel on the F-86 was locked into place with "dzeus fasteners" and the techs on the line always had their drivers handy.
    Courtesy Richard Frampton.

  6. An Air Division Bristol Freighter disgorges a 421 Squadron Sabre at Langar - May 1954.
    Courtesy Bert Davis.

  7. Standing by for possible scramble - May 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  8. A pair of 421 Squadron Sabres awaiting flight - May 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  9. 421 Squadron Sabre AX 058 prepares for departure - April 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  10. 421 Squadron Sabre AX 058 departs as part of a four-plane - April 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  11. Pilot preparing for departure in AX 058 - April 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  12. Aircraft at the 421 Squadron dispersal area - April 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  13. Assorted photos of the 421 Squadron deployment to Rabat - March 1954.
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  14. Denis Fisher standing beside a Sabre - March 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  15. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent visits 2 Wing - 12 February 1954.
    Courtesy As Indicated.

  16. 421 Squadron souvenir Stein - February 1954.
    Courtesy Maurice Seymour.

  17. Crest on 421 Squadron souvenir Stein - February 1954.
    The rest of the story.
    Courtesy Maurice Seymour.

  18. A lone Sabre sits amidst fog and a rising sun - January 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.



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