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Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

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Tim Holden
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Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Tim Holden » Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:24 pm

Echoes of the past. Lightning tail at the fire section.

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Old gate guard
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3 generations of 56 SQN
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Phinal Lineup

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Twinpin » Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:34 pm

As a phormer Phantom phixer all l can say is Waaah!! :'😭
Great post though.

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by ewddie » Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:39 pm

Great bit of nostalgia in these Two parts with your special access, again well done the fire section. Thanks for sharing these.

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by binbrook87 » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:09 pm

Fabulous! Sadly I never got to visit Wattisham in its heyday....real shame

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by paulh » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:16 pm

What a fantasic couple of posts from Wattisham, and what a line up in the last 2 shots!!
Thank you for posting :thumb:

Cheers Paul.

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Mustang531 » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:23 pm

Some more phantastic shots, thanks for sharing these with us.

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by blakey » Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:27 pm

Another cracking set

What's parked next to the Tornado in pic 4?
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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Tim Holden » Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:27 pm

blakey wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:27 pm
Another cracking set

What's parked next to the Tornado in pic 4?
Pic 4. Tornado F3, Phantom FGR2, Lightning F6. Lightning was from BAE at Warto :n. They put a 56 SQN badge on the tail for the occasion

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by teeonefixer » Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:47 pm

What a great post, Thanks Tim.
blakey wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:27 pm
Another cracking set

What's parked next to the Tornado in pic 4?
Is it a Harrier ?

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by raptor9 » Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:50 pm

Don't think so. Nose undercarriage leg is way too long. :S Looks rather like an F.15 leg......

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Tim Holden » Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:34 pm

You are right. I was a Soesterburg F15C. I will put a picture in a future thread. :) Barely saw it poking out of the F3's backside!

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Richard E » Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:23 pm

I remember that was a good day out Tim, it looks like most of your pictures were taken after the heavens opened.

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by paddyboy » Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:53 am

Hi Tim :P

Enough to make an old f@rt like me weep :'(

TARDIS now, please :lol:

Thanks for posting :thumbs:

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Reach4060 » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:31 am

Another great selection.
Thanks again

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by blakey » Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:05 am

raptor9 wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:50 pm
Don't think so. Nose undercarriage leg is way too long. :S Looks rather like an F.15 leg......
Good spot ..... must of been a very young C model
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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by blakey » Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:09 am

Tim Holden wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:27 pm
blakey wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:27 pm
Another cracking set

What's parked next to the Tornado in pic 4?
Pic 4. Tornado F3, Phantom FGR2, Lightning F6. Lightning was from BAE at Warto :n. They put a 56 SQN badge on the tail for the occasion
Haha yes I'm familiar with the frames in the foreground, just the F15 I couldn't place

Wonderful memories
Lee Blake

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Keflavik69 » Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:12 pm

Two fantastic posts of the good old days at Wattisham. Thanks a lot for posting these wonderful pictures.
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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by Fibrous Freddie » Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:07 pm

Remember this...thank you!

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Re: Wattisham Oldies Part 2. Last parade

Post by The Phantom » Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:28 am

Another great set :thumbs:

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