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Old Lakenheath Programmes

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Old Lakenheath Programmes

Post by paddyboy » Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:31 am

Hi Peeps :P

As promised. a few from the attic :whistle:

I seem to recall it was the 1992 show where we were ushered in via the viewing area gate and were parked on the north side of the base :S

ImageIMG_0024 (925x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0023 (897x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0022 (873x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0021 (904x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0020 (888x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0019 (970x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0018 (1280x888) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0017 (902x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0016 (968x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0015 (1070x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0014 (974x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0013 (1280x989) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0012 (1280x989) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0011 (1280x880) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0010 (1280x838) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0009 (1280x792) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0008 (1280x901) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0007 (1280x896) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0006 (1280x808) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0005 (1280x888) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0004 (948x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0003 (899x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0002 (1051x1280) by patrick ward, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0001 (1280x903) by patrick ward, on Flickr

A few memory-jerkers in the mix there :'(

Best regards as always ;)

Paddyboy :clap:
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Re: Old Lakenheath Programmes

Post by raptor9 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:07 am

As usual, Patrick, you have a habit of spoiling/making other peoples day. Sometimes looking back on these days brings back good memories, and then, on the other hand, makes one realise what is missing today. Hope all well with you both. Regards.J and T. Golden Wedding on the 4th Sept for us. :clap:
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Post by Vulture 01 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:49 pm

A nice mistake on the first programme, as the 'F16' look quite like an F14 to me!
However, the programmes do bring back happy memories of days gone by.

Any one for Excaliber??
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Post by Nighthawke » Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:57 pm

I have logs for Excalibur 1989 and 1990. Is that what you are looking for?

Edit just found this thread:

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Post by Buccaneer » Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:35 pm

Just great to see these old programmes, what memories, well done for posting.
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Post by iainpeden » Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:17 am

Short story about that 1991 cover. The original artwork was used for stickers and t-shirts as well as the programme and the t-shirts (at least) had already been printed. Then somebody high up in the noticed that the F-111s were facing down, giving the impression of crashing, and they had to be reversed. All preprinted stuff with the original artwork was consigned for destruction.
I got one of the original t-shirts because our secretary's son worked for the printer - I think I still have it somewhere.
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Post by SW Sky Blue » Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:08 am

great collection Paddy , what memories :thumb:

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Post by paddyboy » Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:20 am

Hi peeps :P

Thanks for peeking and replying :thumb:

Yet another case of ‘where’s my TARDIS’ :S

Congratulations, John &Terri :thumbs:

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Post by raptor9 » Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:27 am

Many thanks Patrick. Had the Red Arrows very low over the bungalow the other day. They obviously made a mistake with the date!!. :D
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Post by Hunter49 » Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:50 pm

Spot on Patrick us oldies had a great variety of aircraft and shows including Food ! All the best Rob .
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Post by roughcutter » Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:06 pm

I remember the washout at the 86 event, a real sickener because there was a great line up for that show (prelude for Binbrook)
Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film.
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Post by josh sykes » Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:02 pm

Them were the days
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Post by paddyboy » Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:21 am

That ‘washout’ in ‘86 brings back another memory, ‘Roughcutter’ :whistle:

The journey back to Norwich in my (still) mate’s ancient Mini with a few holes in the floor and soaked feet afterwards :Wow:

Them were the days indeed :lol:

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Post by raptor9 » Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:31 am

Reminds me of my VW Beetle with an inch of water in the passenger footwell!!. T not impressed on first journey in that!!.P.S. Don't you ever sleep, Patrick. Posted at 4.21am!!! Must be a throwback to your Postie days. Kind regards, J and T.
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Post by 3Greens » Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:24 am

Great collection and memories Paddy :thumbs: I've got quite a few from the early shows but none of these that I can find.
Thanks for taking the time mate

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Post by paddyboy » Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:18 am

Spot on, John ;)

You’re welcome, Keith :)

I can’t find lots of my early programmes from various airshows, as SWMBO appears to have ‘filed’ them somewhere :grr:

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Post by Knife 04 » Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:27 pm

Nice one Paddy! I have the 1986 one and think that was the only show I attended at Lakenheath

As you say Saturday was a wash out and the flying display was cancelled after a couple of items (SR-71, C-5, C-141 & F-111s I think). The Sunday was a much better day!

Enjoyed the show though and picked up a few bits following the wings trip over to North Africa only 3 months earlier! :thumbs:

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Post by WatchSpotter » Fri Sep 24, 2021 4:33 pm

My god, Thank you for taking the time to upload these.
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Post by Sentryisdead » Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:27 pm

Superb to see I am sure I have at least one of those plus Bentwaters and Wethersfield we were spoilt for choice in those days.
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Post by blakey » Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:41 am

Knife 04 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:27 pm
 the flying display was cancelled after a couple of items (SR-71, C-5, C-141 & F-111s I think). The Sunday was a much better
Imagine them putting on a 2 day show these days with just those 4 items.........both days would be sold out within hours


Great memories Paddy 👌
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