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1985 Fairford - Part 2
1985 Fairford - Part 2
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
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
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Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
More superb images
Italian C-47 and USAF F-5E are very nice
Italian C-47 and USAF F-5E are very nice
Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
More wonderful memories Andy, just wait for Paddyboy seeing those lovely F-5s !!
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Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
Another great selection of memories, thank you for sharing these.
Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
Hi Andy
Superb memories there
Look at those gorgeous little Northrops
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Superb memories there
Look at those gorgeous little Northrops
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
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Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
Ah, the days when Fairford was worth going to!!
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Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
Oh yes ..... a great memory of great airshows in the 70's and 80's. Many thanks for sharing your great pics
Best regards, Terry
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Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
And the days when not everything was grey!! Fantastic post, love that Varsity!.
Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
Great selection, great memories, thanks for sharing! The VC10 and Victor with hoses deployed my faves - an Airbus just doesn't look the same
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Re: 1985 Fairford - Part 2
Great looking Victor.
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