It was over fifteen years since Ray and
Mark Hanna founded the Old Flying Machine Company and public
interest in it had grown. After a period of careful
consideration, Ray and Mark agreed to the formation of a
supporters group. It was therefore a great occasion when, on
Sunday 2nd June 1996, at O.F.M.C's Classic Jet and Fighter
Display, Mark Hanna proudly displayed their new Hawker Hunter to
the aviation public, and officially launched the supporters
group, "OFMC Tiger Squadron" This year, 2006 we
are 10 years old ! Unfortunately, we are now retiring.
Tiger Squadron was been operated independently by members with
the exception of Laura Wetton, O.F.M.C.'s Operations
Manager. Tiger Squadron is pleased to have Mrs. Hanna and Sarah
Hanna, Ray's wife and daughter, as Chairman and Vice-chairman.
Members of Tiger Squadron were justly proud to support the
commendable aims and policies of the O.F.M.C. which include
displaying classic aircraft in a safe manner. The pilots who fly
the aircraft mostly come from a military background with
experience in aerobatic flying. Another important aspect of the
team is the engineering side which has the key responsibility of
maintaining and preparing the aircraft. Another arena where our
pilots, engineers and aircraft have a high profile presence is
in the world of film and television. From Empire of the Sun,
through Memphis Belle, Piece of Cake, Tomorrow Never Dies, to a
pop video by Fat Boy Slim, the Old Flying Machine Company has
provided it's resources and knowledge to contribute to memorable
flying
sequences.
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