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Rod Dean. After more than 50 years of airshow flying, this former RAF fast jet pilot and leading light of the warbird scene still loves displaying as much as ever. The need for the air display scene to bring on new talent is now, thankfully, widely recognised.
Before the era of all-aspect missiles and helmet-mounted sights, jet combat was an art that needed particular skills. Pilot and author Rod Dean reflects on some incredible experiences, usually flying his favourite aircraft, the legendary Hawker Hunter.
Rod Dean FCC Member: Rod has many years of aviation experience, both as a display pilot, organiser, Flying Display Director and Flying Control Committee member. In a wide and ranging career both in the Military and civil world, Rod brings a huge amount of knowledge and experience to airshows. Peter Sinclair FCC Member
Rod Dean 22nd March 2023. Feature. After more than 50 years of airshow flying, this former RAF fast jet pilot and leading light of the warbird scene still loves ...
Mar 19, 2013 · Fifty years ago to the day Rod Dean made his first solo flight from RAF Leeming in a Jet Provost and courtesy of the North Yorkshire base he returned to the cockpit to mark the anniversary...
May 5, 2015 · Legendary in airshow circles, Rod Dean has a wealth of flying experience spanning half a century. With in excess of 7,000 hours on 59 different aircraft types, Rod gives a clear and often humorous insight into the operations of a cross section of piston and jet engine vintage aircraft.
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Jul 19, 2015 · Rod Dean’s book Fifty Years Of Flying Fun is an exciting read with no dull bits because Squadron Leader Dean, as he once was, has left them out. There is lots of action and ‘squadron silliness’ and humour, and insights into RAF life that will variously make you laugh - or quake in fear.
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