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Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:02 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Peeps
It's chucking it down, the boss is out and it's ME time
A bit more delving has unearthed these criminally bad shots, but i'll bung them up anyways
IMG_0020 (1280x844) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0019 (1280x863) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0018 (1280x825) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0017 (1280x834) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0016 (1280x873) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0015 (1280x864) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0014 (1280x869) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0013 (1280x869) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0012 (1280x865) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0011 (1280x860) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0010 (1280x864) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0009 (1280x867) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0008 (1280x870) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0007 (1280x868) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0006 (1280x859) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0005 (1280x868) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0004 (1280x852) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0003 (1280x868) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0002 (1280x868) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
IMG_0001 (1280x866) by
patrick ward, on Flickr
Think it's the 'Hall and Fairford in the mix
Hope they are worth a peek
Best regards as always
Paddyboy

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:12 pm
by TONKA938
Great shots Paddy, I am sure the SR-71 is Air Fete 86 as I have similar shots against the old green hangar! Miss the BBQ's and Budweiser's
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:20 pm
by 3Greens
Yep,certainly worth a peek Paddy

What better to do in 'me time' ! I do remember getting drenched one year too. The SR shots are superb - I find it unbelievable - that's an aeroplane that still looks like it's from the future !!
The Aussie F111 was always a thriller - saw their display at The Royal Review in 1977 - when I saw the practice and thought something had gone seriously wrong and it was going down - a 20ft trail of pure fire all part of the thrill
Thanks for posting
Keith (3Greens)

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:26 pm
by Dave934
Look at the smoke in the first photo.....I can smell those burgers from here !!!
A lovely set of photos PB, well done mate, some right crackers in there.
Dave.
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:39 pm
by Mike
Great stuff Paddy and loads of good memories for me there.
It must have taken you ages to fight through the crowds after you took the 1st shot to take the 2nd one - the tarmac has dried-out and the sun's out!

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:58 am
by SW Sky Blue
super memories Paddy
Kev

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:49 am
by paddyboy
Thanks for peeking and replying peeps
The sun certainly didn't always shine at the 'Hall
Cheers
Paddyboy

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:36 am
by LTFT5
Hi Paddyboy
Love that first shot, just look at the camera cases slung over the should of the two guys on the left, proper metal.
Great shots from a great era in aviation.
I miss the F-111 in the skies around Lincolnshire when they visited Binbrook, all days gone by now.
All the best
Andy
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:06 am
by F3
Liking that side-on of the Vark rotating Patrick. Re - the metal camera case in #1 - I used to have one. They were great for showing off stickers. Like for carrying yr. spotter CV around on. Always IAT and rare Sqn. ones. Never the common or garden ones like the Reds.
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:53 am
by dragonchaser
Super stuff paddyboy as always.

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:45 pm
by H.A.Bucken
I remember being at the r/w11 end for arrivals when- oh no, not more F-111s; WOT? No; FB-111s! possibly from Pease. What a bonus.
And aye, it's the Polish sausages I can whiff and miss.
Well done Patrick
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:47 am
by paddyboy
Thanks again peeps
Those Polish sausages were simply awesome

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:12 pm
by Seahawk 11
These are just fantastic, what can you say, SR-71s and F-111s, just awesome, many thanks for sharing these,
Rob
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:22 pm
by Sparky 119
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:00 pm
by Unknown74
Not having seen an operational Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is my biggest regret as an Aviation Enthusiast. Went to Mildenhall once in 1988 when the Blackbird was there but never saw it. I have seen the Blackbird at Duxford but for some reason it wasn't the same as seeing an operational flying one.
Oh by the way it is my joint first biggest regret as it is tied for first place with never having seen the English Electric Lightning (really) flying. And who hasn't seen one of them in a Museum?
As for the F-111E/F, well loved it when these guys were at Lakenheath - Sorry never made it to Upper Heyford but saw plenty of both 'Varks (from both bases) - including the EF-111 Raven - Stunning Aircraft.
Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:05 am
by paddyboy
Thanks again, peeps

Re: Half and half, Habus and 'Varks
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:25 am
by Blue Diamond
Happy days, paddyboy, happy days.