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New Red 1 selected

Post by markmarples » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:03 am

today i believe a New Red 1 has been selected, Well done Jim! What a return from Saudi!

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Re: New Red 1 selected

Post by Flyingmonster » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:10 am

Would that be Jim Turner the ex Jag Display pilot in 06?
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Re: New Red 1 selected

Post by Hurn » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:37 am

Flyingmonster wrote:Would that be Jim Turner the ex Jag Display pilot in 06?
That was the name that immediately sprung to my mind, although he was in the Reds from 05 - 07

Congrats though, I'm sure he'll be a great 'Boss'. :clap:

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Re: New Red 1 selected

Post by Gary » Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:42 am

Already? Didn't Ben Murphy only take over last year?

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Re: New Red 1 selected

Post by markmarples » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:47 am

Yes Sqn Ldr Jim Turner (Modeler!!) starts his 3 year tour this year takes over next season for 2 years

i have just been speaking to him on another forum! and sent him OUR best wishes

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Re: New Red 1 selected

Post by john » Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:20 pm

Hi
I thought the team leader did three year do they only do two years then.

John.

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Re: New Red 1 selected

Post by Flyingmonster » Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:41 pm

It depends on the timing I believe - I remember Andy Offer only had 2 years as leader if I am right :thumb:
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