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A flourish of F3's from the vault

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A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by paddyboy » Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:05 am

Hi Peeps :P

Been delving through some boxes of old neg strips this time :O

Sorry about the number, but I will be short of time for the foreseeable, so I have posted most of the salvageable ones in one fell swoop ;)

ImageIMG_0035 (1235x857) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0034 (1085x711) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0032 (1061x710) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0031 (1084x712) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0030 (1088x712) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0028 (1280x838) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0021 (1086x713) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0016 (1085x712) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0013 (1280x835) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0012 (1280x839) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0011 (1280x838) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0010 (1280x840) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0009 (1280x814) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0008 (1280x854) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0007 (1280x838) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0006 (1085x710) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0005 (1086x713) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0002 (1280x835) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0001 (1105x724) by patrick ward, on Flickr

As for dates/locations, well you know me :whistle:

I can see Farnboro', Coningsby, the 'Hall, Boscombe Down and North Weald in the mix, though :S

Hope they are worth a little peek :thumb:

Best regards as always :lol:

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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by Dave934 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:24 am

Deffo worth a little peek, superb !!!
I loved the F3, Thanks for posting.
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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by Knife 04 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:42 am

Another terrific post there Mr W - always good to see!

All the best

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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by JONLITE06 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:41 am

Great Pics Paddyboy!☺Whoever thought we'd miss an F3!!!
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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by jaybee » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:10 am

Some lovely shots in there Paddy, and the static four ship, really good.
I remember being at an early show, at Alconbury. The F3 raced in, really low and was pretty close to the speed of sound. Happy days. Cheers Paddy.
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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by slogen51 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:53 am

Another good post

It's great to see some of these in action

Farnborough has its knockers but it has always been one of my favourite shows
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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by 3Greens » Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:48 am

Keep 'em coming Paddy :clap: Just think of how many current guys have never seen an F3 :Wow:

Remember the Mildenhall visits so well

Thanks for posting
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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by jag636 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:46 pm

One of my favourite aircraft and sadly quickly forgotten, I would love one in the museum at newark and alas the only chance for one of these was a visiting cockpit on one of the Cockpit-Fest meets about 5 years ago now. Its big chunk even the front takes a lot of space. Great set of pics thanks for sharing :clap: :thumbs:
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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by TeeJay » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:19 pm

Top set Paddy :thumbs:

Always worth a nosey :P

Keep them coming buddy. Catch you at end of the month :thumb:

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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by paddyboy » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:20 pm

Hi Peeps :P

Thanks for peeking and replying :thumbs:

Sorry my book-keeping is so bad but SWMBO always covers the office work side of things in this house :whistle:

Trev: can't wait for our Benty trip, mate :Wow:

Best regards :thumb:

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Post by eagle1 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:35 pm

Hello Fellow Reaper

I can only echo the previous comments. Fantastic shots and well worth your time sorting them out thank you, great quality as well :thumb:

Hope to meet up soon

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Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:33 pm

Awesome! Had some great days at Coningsby during the F3 days.
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Post by grumpy616 » Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:49 am

Great stuff, thanks Paddy. See you at Bentwaters!

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Re: A flourish of F3's from the vault

Post by F3 » Thu Oct 12, 2017 3:54 pm

Great sequence of a V. under-rated aircraft. Nice to see there's some appreciation for it out there among the more discerning. No. 1 is a scorcher!
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Post by Cornish-guy » Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:43 pm

Superb - thank you mate. :thumbs:

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Post by C24 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:14 am

Please keep them coming " Good job "

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Post by Stroudy » Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:52 pm

Lovely beast. Full power spiral climbs at the end of its display are an endearing memory of 90's shows. Grundy and Parker's red and white chevron ship for me, ive had the Squadron Prints pic signed by them both, framed and on the wall since I saw it at an IAT in 93/94. Thanks.
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Post by Tashengurt » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:19 pm

Ah, Fred Grundy. Nearly took his eye out when my screwdriver slipped adjusting his helmet once. I think he was too busy with his egg banjo to notice!
Nice nostalgia trip again Paddy. You always hit the spot with your photos!
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Post by Blackcat1 » Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:17 pm

Great memories of F3s chasing Sea Harriers & Phantoms low over the Brecon Beacons. Great days.
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Post by Maurits37 » Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:10 am

Superb shots Paddy!
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