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Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 12:23 pm
by 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
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Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 12:37 pm
by david14
Nice mixture of aircraft in great weather - oh for a final Air Fete before Mildenhall closes?
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 1:17 pm
by Ratrace
Cracking set, thanks for sharing.
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 1:22 pm
by JONLITE06
Great Pics!

Now that's what you call an airshow!!!
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 1:31 pm
by 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
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 3:11 pm
by slogen51
Nice shots
F.3 ZE764 David Hamilton used to get everywhere
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 9:35 pm
by NickC
Excellent shots/scans. I've many happy memories from Mildenhall shows of this era (1988 was my first). Thanks for posting.
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 11:59 pm
by Voodoo1
Wow, brought back some memories. I would of been 11 and remember that show well. Thanks for posting
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Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 6:46 am
by 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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Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 2:42 pm
by 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
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 3:01 pm
by 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.
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 4:14 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Mark
We are not worthy
Stunning set, mate
Thanks for sharing
Paddyboy

Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 4:33 pm
by 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.
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 7:43 pm
by Tiger74
Nice to see the WR coded F-16. IIRC they were not based there long?
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 8:22 pm
by Dave934
A brilliant set, great quality, thank you for posting.
Dave.
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 9:35 pm
by Arkie603
Awesome shows!!!!! Beer n burger weekends fond memories
Thanks for sharing

Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 9:37 pm
by 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.
Re: Mildenhall Air Fete 1989
Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 9:42 pm
by Blackcat1
Brilliant set of photos. Those were great airshows. Great hosts the Americans. Think 89 was my first visit .
Thanks for sharing.