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RAF Jaguars Final Roar

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RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by FTS » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:52 am

It's taken me a while to get around to finishing these. On 31 Aug 16, the Jaguar ran for the final time in RAF service at an event dedicated to the the types retirement, hosted by 238 Sqn at RAF Cosford. The Jags will continue on in service but only as ground instructional airframes, with 'liney' training now being conducted on simulators.

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar T.2 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar GR3 - RAF Cosford 238 Squadron Jaguar Retirement Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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ImageJaguar Retirement Spotters Day by Steven Harrison-Green, on Flickr

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thorny1a

Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by thorny1a » Thu Mar 09, 2017 11:03 am

A cracking set of images of the mighty cat! Really captures the event well. :thumb: Thanks so much for posting!! great day dreaming for memories of Coltishall :'(

Such a shame an example is not on the air show circuit

Matt

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by The Phantom » Thu Mar 09, 2017 12:05 pm

Cracking images :thumbs:

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by Kads » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:38 pm

Excellent set of photos of a fantastic aircraft. Nos 10 and 35 stand out for me, both really atmospheric.

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by reheat module » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:53 pm

Great set, well presented.
The T2 certainly was a sleek beast.
Cockpit shot shows the fit and high workload really well.
Critically observing Pension regulatory activity... :D

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by slogen51 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:11 pm

Really nice pics of what once was the 'tip of the spear' in Germany.

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by LTFT5 » Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:27 pm

A great post, what a brilliant day that was,
Love the low angle shots.
all the best
Andy
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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by Unknown74 » Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:19 pm

Would love to see the Spotty Jag on display at the Cosford RAF Museum instead of hiding in a hangar next door.

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by gkeeley » Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:34 pm

The T2 is not unlike the TSR2. Especially no.7

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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by Blackcat1 » Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:32 pm

The Mighty Cat!!! Beautiful

Thanks for sharing
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Re: RAF Jaguars Final Roar

Post by Steven » Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:34 pm

Excellent photos of my favourite aircraft of all. Thanks for posting brings back many happy memories.

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