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VULCANS, CANBERRAS, LIGHTNINGS & PHANTOMS 1970'S & 1980'S.

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F102A
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VULCANS, CANBERRAS, LIGHTNINGS & PHANTOMS 1970'S & 1980'S.

Post by F102A » Thu May 15, 2014 11:19 am

Some more Kodachrome from the 1970's and 1980's. Comments welcome.
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VULCAN XL391 by TF102A, on Flickr
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VULCAN XM652 by TF102A, on Flickr
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SEA HARRIER 716 by TF102A, on Flickr
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RF4C 69367 by TF102A, on Flickr
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LIGHTNING XS936 by TF102A, on Flickr
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LIGHTNING XS933 by TF102A, on Flickr
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LIGHTNING XS928 by TF102A, on Flickr
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LIGHTNING XS922 by TF102A, on Flickr
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LIGHTNING XR727 by TF102A, on Flickr
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LIGHTNING XR726 by TF102A, on Flickr
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HAWK XX348 by TF102A, on Flickr
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F4 XV575 by TF102A, on Flickr
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F4 XT858 by TF102A, on Flickr
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CANBERRA WK111 by TF102A, on Flickr
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CANBERRA WJ981 by TF102A, on Flickr
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CANBERRA WH664 by TF102A, on Flickr

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Re: VULCANS, CANBERRAS, LIGHTNINGS & PHANTOMS 1970'S & 1980'

Post by Kevin Brewer » Thu May 15, 2014 12:20 pm

Lovely set of pics - thanks for posting. Where were the Canberra shots taken?

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Post by Arthur Tee » Thu May 15, 2014 1:26 pm

Kevin Brewer wrote:Lovely set of pics - thanks for posting. Where were the Canberra shots taken?
That was exactly the same comment as I was going to post!

Fantastic shots! :thumbs:

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Post by F102A » Thu May 15, 2014 1:55 pm

Canberras on the ground were shot at Prestwick. Flying one at Leuchars.

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Post by Ratrace » Thu May 15, 2014 4:20 pm

Stunning set, thanks for sharing.

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Post by LTFT5 » Thu May 15, 2014 4:54 pm

Stunning as always.
Loved the two tone grey on the lightning.

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Post by Maurits37 » Thu May 15, 2014 6:08 pm

Awesome set, love the camo Canberras!
Cheers,

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Post by reheat module » Thu May 15, 2014 7:13 pm

Great set.
Halcyon days.
It's action like this which prompted me to join up in 77.
Critically observing Pension regulatory activity... :D

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Post by Gary West » Thu May 15, 2014 9:14 pm

It doesnt get any better than that, our Air Force as was - great post :thumbs:

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Post by venom » Fri May 16, 2014 1:55 pm

i was at bibrook with lightnings awsome photos partner
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Post by Victor5 » Fri May 16, 2014 3:47 pm

Superb subject and quality :D
Many thanks :thumbs:

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Post by 2e1var » Fri May 16, 2014 8:24 pm

Tasty :)
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Post by Nick.M » Fri May 16, 2014 8:58 pm

Superb selection & amazing quality - better than some posts today using the latest technology :blush:

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Post by Jason Grant » Sat May 17, 2014 5:25 am

Superb set, superb photographs. We really were spoilt for choice not so many years ago. :thumbs:
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Post by The Phantom » Sat May 17, 2014 5:12 pm

Is nice :thumb:

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