We were there in a policing role

I was in a Typhoon, protecting London

'Red Eric' was an elaborate spoof

Boscombe Down has an amazing history

It was a chance for me to roll up my sleeves and get involved with the aircraft

We do get a lot of stick for that, but we take it like champs.

They were good days, happy days

Pinapples, grapefruits, oranges… the kids loved that!

Flames shot out either side of the cockpit

You have to get it right

For me to have that connection felt very very special

a whir and a bang and nothing else