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Slingsby T. 31 Tandem Tutors and T. 21b Sedburghs
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Slingsby T. 31 Tandem Tutors and T. 21b Sedburghs
Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutors and T.21b Sedburghs, 2-seat training gliders, operated by the Royal Air Force, on behalf of the Air Cadets and Combined Cadet Force. Date: circa 1980
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1980 2 Seat Behalf Cadet Cadets Combined Gliders Operated Slingsby Tandem Tutors
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"This evocative photograph captures the spirit of flight training in action, with a line of Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutor and T.21b Sedburgh gliders arranged on a grassy airfield. Operated by the Royal Air Force on behalf of the Air Cadets and Combined Cadet Force, these two-seat training gliders provided young aviators with their first taste of aviation. Circa 1980, the scene is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation as the next generation of pilots prepare for their flights. The Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutor, with its distinctive red and white stripes, is seen in the foreground, while the T.21b Sedburgh follows behind. Both models were popular choices for training due to their ease of handling and reliable performance. As the sun casts a warm glow over the scene, the gliders stand ready for their next adventure, symbolizing the enduring allure of aviation and the promise of soaring through the skies." This photograph offers a glimpse into the past of aviation training, showcasing the Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutor and T.21b Sedburgh gliders in action. Operated by the Royal Air Force, these two-seat training gliders provided young pilots with their first experience of flying, instilling a love for aviation that would last a lifetime. Circa 1980, the scene is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation as the next generation of pilots prepare for their flights. The Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutor, with its distinctive red and white stripes, is seen in the foreground, while the T.21b Sedburgh follows behind. Both models were popular choices for training due to their ease of handling and reliable performance. As the sun casts a warm glow over the scene, the gliders stand ready for their next adventure, symbolizing the enduring allure of aviation and the promise of soaring through the skies.
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