Portuguese A-7P Corsair II in UK circa 1985?

[LecLightning56]

Hi,

Photograph below of a couple of Portuguese A-7P's probably taken in UK in 1985. In amongst photos taken in May 1985 during Exercise Priory 1. I am not sure of the airbase although I do know that Coltishall had squadron exchanges with the Portuguese at this time. If anyone can pinpoint the hangar and reconcile it with the airbase or has records of such a visit at that time please let me know. Shot is from a long distance and slightly out of focus but it seems likely that the serials are 5520 and 5535 for these aircraft.

[Scuba 11]

Possibly Alconbury Airshow 3 August 1991 scramble showing as 5529 and 5521 ??

[wizzair]

Looks like Marham during the squadron exchange with 617 Sqn:



Steve W

[Edited to add: according to my logbook I took that photo on 7 May 1985 in Wales].

[dollar99]

I noted 5529 and 5535 at Marham 30/4/85

[Scuba 11]

From BARG
Pre-exchange 26/03/85- 28/03/85
5530 5531

Exchange was from 30/04/85 , 2nd pair arrived the day after.
5529 5535 and 5522 5523

[LecLightning56]

Thanks Scuba 11,

Your reference is spot on since Exercise Priory 1 was held at the end of April 1985/early May 1985 + these look like Tornado shelters and hence Marham! I do have the BARG DVD 2 at home and concur with your findings, and great reference material it is too for us old-timers!

[paddyboy]

Hi there

Lovely SLUFF stuff

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy