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More Air Fete Memories from 1992
More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Whilst searching through some Tucano negs I came across a strip from the '92 Air Fete. Only 4 subjects but maybe of interest. This was the last appearance of an RAF F-4 in the static and I'm sure you'll agree that it was a shame about the utilitarian engine covers. The F-18 was from the USS Saratoga.
Air Fete '92 - Anniversary Herc (1) by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Anniversary Herc by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Alize by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F-18 403 VFA 81 by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F-18 403 VFA 81 (1) by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F4 XV497 W 74 Sqn. by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - C5 + F4 by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Jaguar 9-PH FAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 -F-16A J-642 RNLAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Alouette III Belgian Navy by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Saab Supporter T-427 RDAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F-117 37 FW USAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Anniversary Herc (1) by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Anniversary Herc by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Alize by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F-18 403 VFA 81 by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F-18 403 VFA 81 (1) by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F4 XV497 W 74 Sqn. by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - C5 + F4 by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Jaguar 9-PH FAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 -F-16A J-642 RNLAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Alouette III Belgian Navy by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - Saab Supporter T-427 RDAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Air Fete '92 - F-117 37 FW USAF by Michael Britton, on Flickr
Last edited by F3 on Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Nice Mike from a great show - think this was the first F-117 appearance at the show. Started on mine in earnest from this show last night - also had a C-2 at the show which brought in the Six Fleet band - they played in one of the hangars at the show and were pretty good
Great days and thanks for posting
Darren
Great days and thanks for posting
Darren
Re: More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Yes - you're right. It was a big deal being the 1st. F-117 appearance over here and the pic of its arrival made the cover of AFM as recall (it was flown by an RAF pilot on exchange). Also remember the Greyhound as it was the only time I ever saw one.Knife 04 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:05 pmNice Mike from a great show - think this was the first F-117 appearance at the show. Started on mine in earnest from this show last night - also had a C-2 at the show which brought in the Six Fleet band - they played in one of the hangars at the show and were pretty good
Great days and thanks for posting
Darren
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So sad its all gone forever, great pics and memories!
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Great pics, I have a very similar set, although oddly none of the F-117, which seems strange as it was such a rarity back then?
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Odd indeed Stuart, as it was the 1st. public appearance of the type in the UK and consequently sparked much interest. Everyone immediately made a bee line for it on arrival. Maybe you were unable to fight yr way through' the crowd or maybe never saw it through' the crowd. Plenty more interesting stuff tho' - like the C-2 which was nt mobbed.sschofield wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:37 pmGreat pics, I have a very similar set, although oddly none of the F-117, which seems strange as it was such a rarity back then?
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Re: More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Just done a bit more research and it appears I had already seen (and photographed) the same aircraft at Paris the year before, so presumbaly I didn't bother with the "scrum" at Mildenhall...
Re: More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Thought there must be a logical explanation. That's what I call planning ahead.sschofield wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:26 pmJust done a bit more research and it appears I had already seen (and photographed) the same aircraft at Paris the year before, so presumbaly I didn't bother with the "scrum" at Mildenhall...
Re: More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Hi Mick
Yet more great memory-jerkers there
An Alize at an Air Fete was quite rare as well
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Yet more great memory-jerkers there
An Alize at an Air Fete was quite rare as well
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Re: More Air Fete Memories from 1992
Looking forward to seeing the Saab Supporters of the RDAF's Baby Blue Team @ Cosford on Sunday.
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