1985 Fairford - Part 2

[mancman]

As well as the many Starfighters there were plenty of other gems at the show which had an aerial refuelling theme.

MM61893 C-47 Italian AF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

WL679 Varsity T.1 RAE July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

38078 C-141 USAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

K-4020 NF-5B R Netherlands AF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

01544 F-5E USAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

133 F-5E R Norwegian AF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

XR773 Lightning F.6 RAF July 1985 RAF by Andy Bird, on Flickr

N414FS F-100 Flight Systems July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

82002 F-16 USAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

107 Etendard IVP French Navy July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

HC-130 USAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

XV213 C-130 RAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

ZA143 VC-10 K.2 RAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

XL164 Victor K.2 RAF July 1985 Fairford by Andy Bird, on Flickr

[The Phantom]

More superb images

Italian C-47 and USAF F-5E are very nice

[Mike]

More wonderful memories Andy, just wait for Paddyboy seeing those lovely F-5s !!

[Mustang531]

Another great selection of memories, thank you for sharing these.

[paddyboy]

Hi Andy

Superb memories there

Look at those gorgeous little Northrops

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[raptor9]

Ah, the days when Fairford was worth going to!!

[Stratocruiser]

Oh yes ..... a great memory of great airshows in the 70's and 80's. Many thanks for sharing your great pics

[Ridge Runner]

Ah, the days when Fairford was worth going to!!

Absolutely!

[garyscott]

Ah, the days when Fairford was worth going to!!

And the days when not everything was grey!! Fantastic post, love that Varsity!.

[Petepilot]

Great selection, great memories, thanks for sharing! The VC10 and Victor with hoses deployed my faves - an Airbus just doesn't look the same

[MR TERRY GREEN]

Great looking Victor.