Mildenhall Air Fete 1989

[MarkS]

It's that time of year again. Mildenhall weekend.......or Spring bank holiday to the non aviation community
Scanned in some negatives from the 1989 edition, all static park, I've yet to find the fliers.
Hope they're of interest and bring back a few memories for the 40+ members on here ! For the younger members, sadly you missed out on a fantastic event ....
Cheers,
Mark

NF-5B K-4009 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

A-7D 69-6222-OH by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

A-10A 81-0952-WR by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

B-1B 86-0114 (2) by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

B-1B 86-0119 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

C.101EB E.25-86-74.37 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

C.212B T.12B-65-74.80 (2) by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

C-5B 87-0030 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

C-130H 74-1681 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

C-160F F88-61.ZF by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Canberra T.17 WJ630-ED by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

CF-188A 188757 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

CT-133 133450 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

E-3A LX-N90449 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

EC-135H 61-0286 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

EF-111A 67-0032-UH by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

F-4G 69-7293-SP by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

F-16C 86-0245-SP by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

F-16C 86-0254-WR.11 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

F-16C 86-0288-SP by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

F-111F 72-0448-LN by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Hawk T.1 XX176 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Jaguar GR.1A XZ363-A by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Jet provost T.5A XW433-124 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

KC-10A 84-0187 (2) by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

KC-135R 57-1427 (2) by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Mirage 2000B 506-2.FC by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Mirage VBR BR-14 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

NF-5A K-3039 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

SR-71A 64-17967 (5) by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

SR-71A 64-17967 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

TF-35 AT-156 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Tornado F.3 ZE209-AS by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Tornado F.3 ZE764-DH by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Tornado GR.1 ZA606 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Tornado IDS(T) MM55001-I40 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

TR-1A 80-1088 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Tucano T.1 ZF164 (2) by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

UC-12M 163840-8G by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

Victor K.2 XL190 by Mark Stevens, on Flickr

[david14]

Nice mixture of aircraft in great weather - oh for a final Air Fete before Mildenhall closes?

[Ratrace]

Cracking set, thanks for sharing.

[JONLITE06]

Great Pics! Now that's what you call an airshow!!!

[Nighthawke]

A typical Mildenhall line-up - if there ever was such a thing. Always a few special extras too. The Ohio ANG A-7 was good to see having arrived as part of a deployment to Sculthorpe the previous weekend.

Another great reminder of halcyon days. Thanks

[slogen51]

Nice shots

F.3 ZE764 David Hamilton used to get everywhere

[NickC]

Excellent shots/scans. I've many happy memories from Mildenhall shows of this era (1988 was my first). Thanks for posting.

[Voodoo1]

Wow, brought back some memories. I would of been 11 and remember that show well. Thanks for posting

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[B2 Spirit]

Awesome... Air Fete '88 was my first visit too...
'89 was the year the SR-71 fleet were grounded wasn't it?

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[Knife 04]

Excellent post Mark - excellent content and quality

I know how time consuming it is - thanks for taking the time to post

All the best

Darren

[H.A.Bucken]

Autumn 1989; the DET4 pair departed January 1990, though the detachment commander was still present at 1990 Airfete. I think 17967 left first with 17971 leaving a day later. The aura departed the Hall.

[paddyboy]

Hi Mark

We are not worthy

Stunning set, mate

Thanks for sharing

Paddyboy

[F3]

Ah yes. One of the classic Air Fetes - sun, cold beer, burgers (or Polish sausage) and an almost endless static. Happy days indeed. Think this was the one which closed with the most dramatic B52 display with knife edge passes and everything short of a loop. I watched it from the coach park among the bus spotters who were always present.

[Tiger74]

Nice to see the WR coded F-16. IIRC they were not based there long?

[Dave934]

A brilliant set, great quality, thank you for posting.
Dave.

[Arkie603]

Awesome shows!!!!! Beer n burger weekends fond memories
Thanks for sharing

[acw367]

Scrappy A-7D - still also one of the best slides I took back then. Perfect blue sky weather and an amazing subject.
Thanks for posting.

[Blackcat1]

Brilliant set of photos. Those were great airshows. Great hosts the Americans. Think 89 was my first visit .

Thanks for sharing.