During difficult times for the world, it's a useful time to reflect on what was back in the day. I've always had an interest in aviation since my uncle took me to my local, RAF Coltishall, many moons ago. However, it wasn't until I was 25 that I became much more interested in photography. Unsurprisingly this coincided with the new age of digital, and in 2005 I got hold of a Canon 350D with 75-300mm lens. With time running out, I captured the following movements from the remaining days of RAF Coltishall, before its premature closure... great days...
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Jaguar T.4, XX840, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr2.
Tornado F3, ZE728, TH, 25 Squadron, RAF Leeming by Chris Heal, on Flickr3.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ369, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr4.
Jaguar GR.3A, XX738, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr5.
Sukhoi Su-22M4 Fitter K, 2-8310, Polish Air Force by Chris Heal, on Flickr6.
Harrier GR.7 ZD437, 1 Squadron, RAF Cottesmore by Chris Heal, on Flickr7.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ109, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr8.
Jaguar T.4, XX150, 41 Squadron, Low Level Reconnaissance by Chris Heal, on Flickr9.
Jaguar T.4, XX838, 41 Squadron, Low Level Reconnaissance by Chris Heal, on Flickr10.
Hawk T1, XX285, 100 Squadron, RAF Leeming by Chris Heal, on Flickr11.
Hurricane MKIV, KZ321, 6 Squadron, The Fighter Collections by Chris Heal, on Flickr12.
F-15C Eagle, 83-018, 493rd FS, 48th FW, RAF Lakenheath by Chris Heal, on Flickr13.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ364, 41 Squadron, Low Level Reconnaissance by Chris Heal, on Flickr14.
Jaguar GR.3A, XX738, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr15.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ112, 54 Squadron, 65th Anniversary by Chris Heal, on Flickr16.
Tornado F3, ZE156, 56 Squadron, Firebirds, RAF Leuchars by Chris Heal, on Flickr17.
Sukhoi Su-22M4 Fitter K, 3-0509, Polish Air Force by Chris Heal, on Flickr18.
Folland Gnat, Red Arrows Livery by Chris Heal, on Flickr19.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ103, 41 Squadron, Low Level Reconnaissance by Chris Heal, on Flickr20.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ399, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr21.
Jaguar 4-ship Arrival by Chris Heal, on Flickr22.
'Touching down short', Jaguar GR.3A, XZ399, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr23.
'Touching down by the numbers', Jaguar GR.3A, XZ369, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr24.
Tornado F3, ZE728, TH, 25 Squadron, RAF Leeming by Chris Heal, on Flickr25.
Harrier GR.7 ZD437, 1 Squadron, RAF Cottesmore by Chris Heal, on Flickr26.
"Light the Fire", Sukhoi Su-22M4 Fitter K, 3-0509, Polish Air Force by Chris Heal, on Flickr27.
Jaguar T.4, XX847, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on Flickr28.
65th Anniversary Flypast, Jaguar GR.3A and Hurricane KZ321 by Chris Heal, on Flickr29.
Jaguar GR.3A, XZ394, 41 Squadron, Low Level Reconnaissance by Chris Heal, on Flickr30.
Jaguar Finale, GR.3A, XZ399, 6 Squadron, The Flying Can Openers by Chris Heal, on FlickrWhat fun and diverse times. Hope you've enjoyed the journey down memory lane...
All the best,
Chris
Great variety too Chris, Jag with the burners on is awesome 
