Working at British ​aerospace ​sites at ​Hadfield, ​Filton ​and ​Weybridge

19/07/2025 17 min Temporada 3 Episodio 25

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Episode Synopsis

In this final episode of our extended conversation with Avro veteran John Nichol's, we journey through his remarkable career at AVRO, starting from 1985.John shares his experiences working on various British aerospace sites, including Hadfield and Filton, and delves into the complexities of projects like the Nimrod and VC10 conversions. He recounts memorable moments, such as a surprising security alert during a visit to RAF Kinloss and his involvement in the Jetstream 41's crashworthiness report for the Civil Aviation Authority. With a touch of nostalgia, John reflects on the camaraderie and social events that defined his time as an AVRO apprentice, leaving listeners with a sense of pride in the legacy of Avro.