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Hi
I am an ex army, served from 1947 to 1962 in the R.E.M.E.
1947 to 1949 Arborfield
1950 to 1953 Singapore 40 Base W/shop
1953 to1954 Bicester 39 Base W/shop
1954 to 1962 Old Sarum A.A.T.D.C
My intrests are failly general, but II have picked on the thread about the Medium Stressed Platform, having worked on this platform and it's big brother the heavy stressed platform. I may be able to answer any questions members may have. I also have some photos
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Hi. I am ex army served in the R.E.M.E .With boys service a total of 15 years, the last six was with the R.E.M.E W/shop at
A.A.T.D.C. Old Sarum working on the Medium Stressed platform and it's big brother the Heavy Stressed platform. I have a few photos showing heavy drops, two of the Heavy platform loaded with 13 tons exiting the Beverly, I would be happy to try to answer any questions you may have.
Mike
1950s Heavy Air Drop, MSP Development
in Aviation
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Steve.
I was stationed at Old Sarum (AATDC) from 1956 to 1962..The MSP was dropped from various planes while I was at Old Sarum.
Nor Atlas (French) Single Platform.
C119 Single Platform
Beverly Twin MSP single HSP
C130 Twin MSP single HSP
Heaviest Load on the HSP was 13 tons .
I have two photos of the HSP exiting one of the Boscomb Down Beverlys.
I hope that this information is of some help.
MKAY