Happy Days!

[Rodders]

Another load:

Andover C1 No115 sqn(?) radar calibration @ Binbrook ,"well we may as well go and have a cup of tea for the next couple of hours"

Kaman Huskie @ Mildenhall mid 70`s

RAF Buccaneer @ Finningley circa 1973

As above

Canberra B(i) 8 No3 sqn @ Finningley 1968

Harrier GR1 Finningley 1973?

[paddyboy]

YUM YUM

[waghorn41]

Think the Harrier is 1974. I arrived Wittering in June 73 and the aircraft had letter not number tail codes and the OCU used the 'grasshopper' emblem. If I remember correctly - and it was a long time ago - the change over to numerical tail codes and the new squadron style markings was begun in early 74. Great set of photos.

[Rodders]

When the Humber Bridge opened in 1981 ,it proved a blessing to us spotters from East Yorks.I became a regular visitor to RAF Binbrook(I called it "The place of Horizontal rain").I had some fabulous days there,so I thought I would post some pics from there.

An F3 from the LTF circa 1983

F6 of No5 as above

F6 Of No 11 1982

F6 No5 1984

T5 LTF 1983

RF4E 1984

F5E 1984
So long for now Phil

[paddyboy]

Hi Phil

F6's in Barley Grey

Then that last shot

Thanks

Paddyboy

[Rodders]

Getting close to the end ,I will have to get the machine out and do another set.

Recon Draken @Binbrook airshow Aug 1982

Hunter GA11 as above

Canberra T17 landing at Binbrook circa 1984

F4J(UK) It could be Coningsby airshow 80`s

F16 @ Mildenhall 80`s

[paddyboy]

OMG

Recce Draken; warts 'n all Cannie; F4J AND a gorgeous Hunter GA

Stop now, before I go blind

Thanks again

Paddyboy

[Dan D'Air]

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. Brilliant stuff.

[waghorn41]

More great photos, especially the Hunter and Canberra.

[Rodders]

A few more:

Blackburn Beverley @ Paull airfield 1975.Since going out of RAF service, this aircraft had a checkered history.It was donated to the Hull Aero club at Paull ,it only just managed to land at their field as it could only just handle Cessnas!!It languished there for many years before going to The Army Transport Museum at Beverley.When that closed it ended up at the fort Paull museum ,where it still resides.

A-7K Corsair ANG @ Mildenhall date unknown

Firefly V RNHF possibly @ Coningsby airshow mid 80`s

Jaguar GR1 @ Binbrook Aug 1982

Hawk T1A @ M`hall mid 80`s

Buccaneer @ HSA Families day Brough

[Knife 04]

Great additions Phil - keep them coming

Think your TA-7 is A-7K 80-0291 MI taken at Mildnehall Air Fete in 1987 - I have a similar shot (hope it helps)

Cheers

Darren

[Rodders]

Great additions Phil - keep them coming

Think your TA-7 is A-7K 80-0291 MI taken at Mildnehall Air Fete in 1987 - I have a similar shot (hope it helps)

Cheers

Darren

Thanks for putting me right ! I writng most of this off the top of my head!

Cheers Phil R

[Rodders]

I`ve been at it again with my new toy,these are from slightly later:

F15 @ Binbrook 4/12/86 I remember this photo was taken on a freezing morning at 9am

Same day as above No5 Lightning
Someone at rhe door more later!
My guest has gone ,he was stationed at Finningley during the time I took these pics ,and was most interested.On with the thread.

F100D @ Binbrooks last airshow 1988,just before the heavens opened

Mirage F-1 as above

VC-10 as above.

Cheers Phil

[reheat module]

Oh Boy Rodders
Brilliant sets.
You're teasing us with the selective issuing...

[paddyboy]

Oh Boy, do I remember that last Binbrook show

Got to be the worst weather of any show I have attended since 1959

The Frightnings still did an awesome display though, for all of us who toughed it out

I kept my camera gear WELL hidden, though

Thanks again

Paddyboy

[roadstar1845]

same here PB what a day, the Buccaneer at Finningly circa 73 is probably correct, i took a photo of the phantom at the side which was subsequently
borrowed by one of the instructors at 6FTS for training purposes.

[Blackcat1]

Those certainly were the days!!! Great set of photos.

[Rodders]

Sorry folks Photobucket is playing silly beggers again ,instead of aircraft it uploaded pics of my model of HMS Ark Royal weird or what !!

Will try again later

Cheers Phil

[reheat module]

Sorry folks Photobucket is playing silly beggers again ,instead of aircraft it uploaded pics of my model of HMS Ark Royal weird or what !!

Will try again later

Cheers Phil

If it's got wings on, -it's allowed !!!

[Rodders]

I`ll try again:

SAAB 105 @ Finningley early 80`s

Phantom FGR2 No19 sqn M`Hall date unknown

Breguet Atlantic RNethN Finningley 70`s

BAC1-11 @ Binbrook early 80s

How did that get there???