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I am not going to steal Kav's Thunder re the Canberras at this meeting, apart from anything I have so many shots I would not know where to start. However I am listing a few shots of the small side show of what was then the "strike" capability of the once mighty RAF. Regards Gordon.

Nellis3337 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis330 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis315 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis320 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis314 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis325 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis316 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis317 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis319 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis320 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis321 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis322 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis323 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis328 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis329 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis331 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis333 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis327 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Is that Peter Sellers in the "Pink Panther" outfit?

Nellis326 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

Nellis332 by Gordon Smith, on Flickr

To miss quote Roy Batty...
"I've seen things...all these will be lost...like tears in the rain"
Regards, Gordon.

I remember it well , defiantly the best line up of British aircraft I had ever seen . The line up of Canberra's was especially good. If I remember correctly they had a platform to take pictures from.
mike

Good to see these, I also remember it well, it was a great day out, took far to many photos, if only I had a digi camera then !

Thanks for sharing these,

Rob

Great line up.
Remember a very early start from home and sitting outside the base waiting for the torrential rain to stop.. nearly at the point of going home, but pleased we never. Sunlit aircraft against that sky were superb.
Great shots Gordon, thanks for posting

3Greens

Only one GR1 with outboard stores. I seem to recall we went through phases of concern over wing fatigue with/without outboards. In the very early days we flew with dummies because they were thought to be beneficial.

Great set especially the Buccaneer and first tornado shot

Very nice Gordon,

They are great with the wet ground, nicely lit aircraft and dark skies behind.

As expected I've quite a few "snaps" there, just checked my scan folders and you have more aircraft than me, at least No F3, No Jag no Wessex, makes me wonder if I've yet to scan a box or maybe I've scanned it and not id'd it correctly.

Please post your Canberras as well, we all deserve to see them!!

Kev

Hi Gordon

All I can say is……Tonkatastic

Every shot a peach, imho

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

What a great set...brings back happy memories when you were spoilt for choice as to what airshows and events to go to!

The upside of that cloudburst we missed was its legacy of fantastic lighting conditions which made for spectacular pics of the a/c against the dark sky and is evident in these shots. It truly was one of the best Photocalls I ever attended.

Fabulous dear fellow.
Always appreciative of seeing the great venerable Wessex so thanks for sharing your lovely pics