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IAT 1981 Greenham Common
IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Another cracking line up at 1981's IAT with better weather than 1979. The variety of types and colour schemes were typical of the day.
104761 CF-104G Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
133393 CT-133 Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XV814 Comet 4 RAE July 1981 Greenham Comnnon by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XV407 Phantom FGR.2 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XV469 Phantom FGR.2 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
ZA947 Dakota C.3 RAE July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
695756 HH-53 USAH July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
01563 F-5E USAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
37773 EC-130 USAF JUly 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
122 Super Frelon French Navy July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
B4 H-34A Belgian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
600057 B-52H USAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XH560 Vulcan B.2 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
WD790 Meteor NF.11 RAE July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
WA662 Meteor T.7 RAE July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
VZ467 Meteor F.8 RAF July 19812 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XF435 Hunter FGA.9 RAF July 1983 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
TC-70 HC-130H Argentine AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
GAU-8 Avenger July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
104761 CF-104G Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
133393 CT-133 Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XV814 Comet 4 RAE July 1981 Greenham Comnnon by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XV407 Phantom FGR.2 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XV469 Phantom FGR.2 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
ZA947 Dakota C.3 RAE July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
695756 HH-53 USAH July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
01563 F-5E USAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
37773 EC-130 USAF JUly 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
122 Super Frelon French Navy July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
B4 H-34A Belgian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
600057 B-52H USAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XH560 Vulcan B.2 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
WD790 Meteor NF.11 RAE July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
WA662 Meteor T.7 RAE July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
VZ467 Meteor F.8 RAF July 19812 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XF435 Hunter FGA.9 RAF July 1983 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
TC-70 HC-130H Argentine AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
GAU-8 Avenger July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Another great selection, thank you for sharing these. It was another interesting selection of types from various air arms that were present. Looking at the log there were four Meteors flown in for the event and several display teams. This was also the first IAT to feature the F-16, with a pair of Norwegian examples on the flightline and a single Dutch machine in the static. Other highlights were the Jordanian F-5Es and the Spanish AF F27. Happy days!
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Great set especially the tiger F104
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Another nice set
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*Sigh* My god, how blessed we were then, the cornucopia of types, not much grey, halcyon days indeed.
On a side note, I’m starting a go fund me page to get a time machine . . . . .
On a side note, I’m starting a go fund me page to get a time machine . . . . .
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
No matter how many times i see photos from the early Air Tattoos they never fail to impress me with the shear variety of types. My first was 85 and although excellent was not really the same quality as the earlier Greenham shows. Times were starting to change.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Hi Andy
Another cracking set of shots
TARDIS please.....NOW
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Another cracking set of shots
TARDIS please.....NOW
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Another brilliant post Andy showing some great stuff - HH-53C in SEA camo, tiger F-104 and F-5 Aggressor
Very nicely scanned, cleaned up and processed too - 40 years ago this year !
Cheers for posting
Darren
Very nicely scanned, cleaned up and processed too - 40 years ago this year !
Cheers for posting
Darren
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
This was my first ever show, I remember my jaw banging on the floor when I got of the bus from the station.
mike
mike
I'm 74 and I have been retired since 2005.
I have been spotting since my first show at IAT Greenham Comman 1981
uniden 800xlt uniden 3500xlt
hf225 with a wellbrook active indoor antenna
I have been spotting since my first show at IAT Greenham Comman 1981
uniden 800xlt uniden 3500xlt
hf225 with a wellbrook active indoor antenna
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Thanks for the nice comments everyone.
The mention of the Jordanian F-5's has prompted me to have another look in slide box and I've now found another box of K64's including the the F-5's and Spanish F-27. I'll post once I've processed them. I'm finding these old card mounted slides take a lot of cleaning up before they are ready for publishing.
The mention of the Jordanian F-5's has prompted me to have another look in slide box and I've now found another box of K64's including the the F-5's and Spanish F-27. I'll post once I've processed them. I'm finding these old card mounted slides take a lot of cleaning up before they are ready for publishing.
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Here's a few more from the show.
1151 F-5E Jordanian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
D.2-03 F-27 Spanish AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
CF-104G x 4 Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
159768 S-3A Viking USN July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
104748 CF-104G Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
118 Etendard IV French Navy July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XG160 Hunter FGA.9 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
1151 F-5E Jordanian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
D.2-03 F-27 Spanish AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
CF-104G x 4 Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
159768 S-3A Viking USN July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
104748 CF-104G Canadian AF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
118 Etendard IV French Navy July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
XG160 Hunter FGA.9 RAF July 1981 Greenham Common by Andy Bird, on Flickr
Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Cracking add-ons, Andy
Look at that gorgeous little Northrop
Thanks
Paddyboy
Look at that gorgeous little Northrop
Thanks
Paddyboy
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Thank you for sharing these extras, some great subjects there.
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Some cracking stuff there.
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Happy Days, super collection of shots...
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I used to love the Greenham Shows, we used to Live in Thatcham so only a couple of miles from the base.
The Canadian 104's I remember vividly coming Low over the house on the Run in for their display (pre all the new regs) & lighting the burners in order to come into the show at what must have been very, very close to Mach 1. I also remember the German 104 on it's high speed run down the crowd line at LL being a good way down the runway before any noise hit.
IIRC we went on the Saturday with my uncle & cousin, I think it was raining in the morning but brightened up for the afternoon. but I may be mistaken after all it was 40yrs ago.
IAT83 was an equally fantastic show.
The Canadian 104's I remember vividly coming Low over the house on the Run in for their display (pre all the new regs) & lighting the burners in order to come into the show at what must have been very, very close to Mach 1. I also remember the German 104 on it's high speed run down the crowd line at LL being a good way down the runway before any noise hit.
IIRC we went on the Saturday with my uncle & cousin, I think it was raining in the morning but brightened up for the afternoon. but I may be mistaken after all it was 40yrs ago.
IAT83 was an equally fantastic show.
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Re: IAT 1981 Greenham Common
Cracking set. Brings back great memories.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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