Grostenquin, France
Arrival of Sabre Mk Vs at Grostenquin

Randim IV Operation concluded at 1705 hours this unit when approximately 45 Sabre Mk Vs arrived from Canada under S/L R Middlemiss, CO, 1 OFU, St. Hubert. He was assisted in the operation by S/L J MacKay, OC 416 (F) Squadron of this unit.


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  1. Sabre Mark 5s arrive at 2 Wing. (L-) A/V/M Campbell, F/O AN Pringle, G/C Bill Weiser, and G/C Mike Pollard - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy DND PL-80930.

  2. Sabre 5 completing flight from Canada - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-80928.

  3. Ground crew preparing Sabre after flight from Canada - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-80938.

  4. Sabre taxing after flight from Canada - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-80939.

  5. Sabre taxing after flight from Canada - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-80940.

  6. Sabre 5 taxis to dispersal area after flight from Canada - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-80941.

  7. F/O E Lister getting out of cockpit after flight from Canada - 26 May 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-80943.


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