Flashes at the Royal Flush 1970

[Keflavik69]

The annual NATO photo reconnaissance competition was held at the Dutch air base Deelen during May 1970. Since at that time I was fulfilling my duties as conscript, I had (limited) access to the base and was able to take pictures of just a few squadrons participating in the competition. I hope you like this first selection.

Deelen 7 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F FR-18 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Deelen 7 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F FR-22 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Deelen 7 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F FR-28 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Deelen 7 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F C-054 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Deelen 7 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F C-283 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Deelen 11 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F C-283 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Deelen'7 May 1970. Royal Flush '70. RF-84F C-651 by arnold booy, on Flickr

Regards,
Arnold

[MR TERRY GREEN]

Great pictures.

[Punkrunner62]

Brilliant to see, thanks again Arnold for taking us on this amazing journey into a period in aviation history some of us were just too young for.
Cheers.

[CLPSLFBT]

Hi Arnold, what a fantastic collection of “Flashes” you’ve posted A lovely aircraft that served well.

Cheers Glenn

[F3]

Nice focus on a NATO Cold War stalwart. Expect RAFG fielded Hunters?

[Keflavik69]

F3, one only unfortunately. I will post it next time probably.
Arnold

[Mustang531]

Thanks Arnold, for another great selection of shots. Although fairly young at the time, I was lucky to see a few Danish examples attending an airshow. But there are several examples preserved throughout Europe and in the USA of course and I've seen a lot of those. Please keep these interesting views coming!

[paddyboy]

Hi Arnold

That’s an airframe I saw far too little of in mybearlier years

Thanks for yet another superb post

Paddyboy

[Gordsmith]

Arnold, once again stunning shots, best regards, Gordon.

[Ridge Runner]

Superb, Arnold!!!!!!! My only sight of flying 'flashes was in Greece in 1982. More than some, I know. I was lucky

[hvaneupen]

Great aircraft and great exercise back than!
Only saw one flying, the Greek 11253 that came backnto Volkel years ago.
Again a very nice report Arnold!

[NickB]

Wow... just wow!

[32FIS]

Great Arnold. Brings back memories of going to Deelen AFB on my bike (55 KM one way) to see all these beauties. Also went here with the Late John Lekkerkerker on his Kreidler moped. I remember we had a Danish T-33A as a visitor. On the departure day the Danish RF-84F’s camera compartments where loaded with boxes with Jenver (Dutch Gin) instead of film containers.