Extracts from 1 Wing Historical Reports
10 Oct 52
Briefing for exercise Ardent took place at 1400 hrs.
11 Oct 52
Exercise commenced 1000 hours. 439 Squadron operating from Horsham St. Faith at Norwich.
12 Oct 52
Exercise Ardent continued, at readiness from 0630 to 1900 hrs. 16 pilots available. 16 a/c serviceable. Total hours 37:15. The exercise continued successfully, the only hitch being that too many fighters were attacking the so-called bomber force (Many near mid-air collisions.)
EXERCISE ARDENT COMPLETED
13 Oct 52
Wing debriefing at 1000 hours on exercise "Ardent". Discussion of R/T Discipline, and general errors made in the air during the exercise followed.
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