Some (Slightly) Older Leuchars Memories (Pic Heavy)

[Buccs2b]

Expanding on the theme...

Between 1990 -1995 I attended the RAF Leuchars BoB Shows, on the Enthusiasts' Package. Looking back it was a different time at the immediate end of the Cold War. During this period the RAF withdrew the Wessex from SAR duties, the Victor and the Buccanneer, the USAF also withdrew their F-111s from the UK.

Here's a selection, mainly arrivals but some static and show day shots.

Good luck

1990
1.
90_Victor_Leuchars by Tony Adams, on Flickr

2.
IMG_0004 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

3.
MirageVBD by Tony Adams, on Flickr

4.RDAFDrakenAT-157 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

5.
F-111FLN370 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

1991
6.
IMG_0005 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

7.
IMG_0009 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

8.
IMG_0012 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

9.
IMG_0014 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

10.
TA_FA18_17_1 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

11.
Intruder Leuchars 91 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

12.
IMG_0025 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

1992
13.
92_F3_Leuchars by Tony Adams, on Flickr

14.
Leuchars199209A_0026 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

15.
Leuchars199209A_0031 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

16.Leuchars199209A_0037 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

17.
Leuchars199209A_0044 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

18.
Leuchars199209A_0057 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

19.
Leuchars199209A_0078 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

20.
92_SU-27_Leuchars by Tony Adams, on Flickr

1993
21.
Leuchars_199309_0029 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

22.
Leuchars_199309_0036 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

23.
Leuchars_199309_0042 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

24.
Leuchars_199309_0067 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

25.
Leuchars_199309_0111 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

26.
Leuchars_199309_0112 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

27.
Leuchars_199309_0201 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

28.
Leuchars_199309_0211 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

1994
29.
94_VC10_Leuchars by Tony Adams, on Flickr

30.
TA_FA18_11_1 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

31.
Leuchars_199409#_0072 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

32.
Leuchars_199409#_0004 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

33.
Leuchars_199409#_0033 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

34.
TA_FA18_14_1 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

35.
94_F3_Leuchars by Tony Adams, on Flickr

1995
36.
KC135_Tiger_LEU95_1 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

37.
Wessex_XR529_2 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

38.
Leuchars_199509#_0010 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

39.
Leuchars_199509#_0014 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

40.
Leuchars_199509#_0028 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

41.
Leuchars_199509#_0046 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

42.
Leuchars_199509#_0063 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

43.
Leuchars_199509#_0082 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

44.
Leuchars_199509#_0080 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

45.
Leuchars_199509#_0078 by Tony Adams, on Flickr

[F3]

Great set. Particularly liking the F3s and that Eglin F-15. Someone ought to do a book on the Leuchars shows. They're certainly worthy of one and it's now probably the last unchronicled major show. Regrettably I don't have the material but if anyone fancies having a go I'm always happy to help/advise and I can recommend a publisher.

[Mustang531]

Some great shots there and plenty of memories, thanks for sharing these with us.

[robinminffordd]

Thanks for sharing.

[binbrook87]

What a great set! Especially the USN birds

[matt e]

nice set with some great aircraft

[Sparky 119]

Brings back memories of doing Finningley arrivals on the Friday and then overnight train to Leuchars for the show. Happy Days

[paddyboy]

That is one eclectic, awesome, selection of airframes

Us oldies are so lucky to have seen air displays like that, as they can never be repeated

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[DanBeeden]

Magnificent set of images. Don’t think I appreciated what a superb variety of visitors these shows used to attract.

[warthog56]

I can only concur with all the previous comments - always a nice varied selection of aircraft up at Leuchars. It was hard work getting up there on public transport but well worth the effort. Must find my old photo's. Great post.

[Unknown74]

Hey there Buccs2b, I'm actually in the rare position on these boards to admit that I was at most if not all of these shows I'm delighted to say, first was 1987 right through to the last one in 2013, great memories of all. If it hadn't been for an incompetent and useless Government Minister we would have still been enjoying the Shows today - and it probably would have been today too.....

[Buccs2b]

Thanks for all the comments guys. It was definitely a different time,

I focused mainly on the visiting air arms for this thread, there are loads of Tornado F.3 shots I didn't share - especially from the around the HAS sites. Possibly a future post?

[LM47]

Thank you for bringing back some good memories of a sadly missed base.
I look forward to your F3 photos as it is my favourite version of the Tornado.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Awesome set of photos some great memories from Leuchars, Sadly missed airshow these days.