On the 12th March a parade was held at AFB Langebaanweg this was to officially change the number one and number four position of the Silver Falcon's. The parade was started off by a display by team 65 led by Alex. On completion the team landed and parked in front of the audience and exited the aircraft and formed up, Col. J.W.Mienie SM. MMM, then gave a synopsis of Alex van Oostveen's time with the Silver Falcons , first as number three and then as the leader.
Here Alex hands the number one position to Captain Scott Ternent who was team 65's number four.
It was then the first official flight of team 66 with Scott in number one ( lead ) and Capt Du Toit Deetlefs taking up the number four position.They gave a precision display while Maj.Alex van Oostveen and the Colonel observe the sequence.
From L to R New number 1 Cpt Scott Ternent, Col.Mienie, Maj.Alex van Oostveen, Capt.Guy Du Sautoy, Maj. Alex MaCphail and the new number four Capt Du Toit Deetlefs and Lt.Col.Van Zyl.
Maj.Alex van Oostveen and the ground crew.
Astra number one prior to shut down
This was Du Toit Deetlefs being checked out by the other pilots for any nerves before his first display as number four in the Silver Falcons.This also was the end of the filming of the new documentary on the Silver Falcons. It is being called Smoke On Go the call the number one makes to activate the smoke system during a display.I am hoping to launch the film in time for the Margate Air Show.
For any queries regarding the film please feel free to send me and email at andschofield@gmail.com
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